This document discusses hypothermia, its complications, and strategies for detection and management. It notes that core temperatures below 35°C quadruple mortality in severe trauma patients. Data from the Queensland Trauma Registry shows 13% of trauma patients had temperatures below 35°C, and over half of hypothermia cases occurred after hospital admission. The document advocates for active warming techniques to treat hypothermia, as passive warming alone is ineffective. Specific active warming recommendations include using devices like the F2010 Hypothermia Alert.
