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ECG changes in hypothermia
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The following are characteristic of the ECG changes in the hypothermic patient:
- atrial fibrillation
- J-waves - which are pathognomonic of hypothermia
- PR elongation
- QRS widening
- QT elongation
These abnormalities may proceed to:
- ventricular tachycardia
- ventricular fibrillation
- electro-mechanical dissociation
- asystole
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Last reviewed 01/2018
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