TY - JOUR T1 - Diagnosing and treating hypothermia JF - Canadian Medical Association Journal JO - CMAJ SP - 1089 LP - 1096 VL - 125 IS - 10 AU - J. W. Martyn Y1 - 1981/11/15 UR - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/125/10/1089.abstract N2 - Mild or moderate hypothermia may be underdiagnosed in Canada. This paper presents five cases of treated hypothermia, describes the pathophysiologic aspects of cold injuries and discusses the rationale and techniques of rewarming. An orderly series of specific clinical and laboratory observations is proposed to ensure prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment, and to improve the management of hypothermia. ER -