See Also: referred pain(medicine)
law of referred pain(medicine)
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hypothermia(dictionary)
Hypothermia(health)
hypothermia(dictionary)
hypothermia(encyclopedia)
hypothermia(medicine)
hypothermia, induced(medicine)
moderate hypothermia(medicine)

referred pain (medicine) and hypothermia (sh)


referred pain (medicine)


referred pain
Pain from deep structures perceived as arising from a surface area remote from its actual origin; the area where the pain is appreciated is innervated by the same spinal segment(s) as the deep structure.

Synonym: synalgia, telalgia.


hypothermia (sh)




Abnormally low body temperature, with slowing of physiological activity.

It is artificially induced (usually with ice baths) for certain surgical procedures and cancer treatments. Accidental hypothermia can result from falling into cold water or overexposure in cold weather. Underlying conditions such as cerebrovascular disease or intoxication increase the risk from exposure. Hypothermia is serious when body temperature is below 95 ¡ãF (35 ¡ãC) and an emergency below 90 ¡ãF (32.2 ¡ãC), at which point shivering stops. Pulse, respiration, and blood pressure are depressed. Even when the victim appears dead, revival may be possible with very gradual passive rewarming (e.g., with blankets). See also frostbite.