Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning hypothermia following traumatic injury?
A. The majority of patients presented to a level I trauma center are hypothermic at some time
B. The initial temperature for trauma-associated hypothermia is associated with no seasonal variation
C. Moderate levels of hypothermia (34°–32°C) has no effect on mortality in the trauma patient
D. The coagulation system is most affected in hypothermic patients who have sustained major trauma
Answer:A
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning hypothermia following traumatic injury?
A. The majority of patients presented to a level I trauma center are hypothermic at some time B. The initial temperature for trauma-associated hypothermia is associated with no seasonal variation C. Moderate levels of hypothermia (34°–32°C) has no effect on mortality in the trauma patient D. The coagulation system is most affected in hypothermic patients who have sustained major trauma