Overview
Hypothermia refers to a reduction in body temperature below 35 degrees celsius.
Diagnosis
ECG Findings in Hypothermia
- Movement artefact due to shivering
- Osborn waves (J waves) - a dome or hump-shaped deflection following the J point
- PR, QRS and QT prolongation
Arrhythmias
- Bradyarrhythmias - bradycardia, AV block, slow AF, progression to asystole
- Tachyarrhythmias - atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation
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