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Diagnostics Hypothermia is mainly diagnosed by the rectally measured body core temperature. This requires special thermometers that can also record low temperatures. A measurement under the tongue is also possible, but the measured values are 0.3 – 0.5°C below the rectal temperature. The frequently used temperature measurement in the ear is not possible in hypothermic … Diagnostics | Hypothermia

Prognosis In many cases, little to no damage remains after hypothermia if the therapy could be started in time. The longer the hypothermia has lasted, the more probable are long-term consequences such as irreversible frostbite, nerve damage or movement restrictions. If cardiac arrhythmia has occurred, permanent damage to the heart action can also occur. Therapeutic … Prognosis | Hypothermia