Hypothermia in Adult ICUs: Changing Incidence But Persistent Risk Factor for Mortality
Conclusion:
The incidence of hypothermia at ICU admission was dependent on medical versus surgical status, and the method of non-invasive temperature measurement, but was persistently associated with ICU mortality.
Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Niven, D. J., Stelfox, H. T., Laupland, K. B. Tags: Review of a Large Clinical Series Source Type: research