Hypothermia-induced acute kidney injury in an
elderly patient
Hyun Ju Yoon, Mun Chul Kim, Jae Woo Park, Min A Yang, Cheon Beom Lee, In O Sun, Kwang Young Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(1):111-115. Published online January 2, 2014
Hypothermia, defined as an unintentional decline in the core body temperature
to below 35°C, is a life-threatening condition. Patients with malnutrition and
diabetes mellitus as well as those of advanced age are at high risk for accidental
hypothermia. Due to the high mortality rates of acciden..
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