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Table 2 Classification of hypothermia

From: A recommended early goal-directed management guideline for the prevention of hypothermia-related transfusion, morbidity, and mortality in severely injured trauma patients

Classification

Conventional

Trauma patient

Mild hypothermia

35–32 °C (95.0–89.6 °F)

36–34 °C (96.8–93.2 °F)

Moderate hypothermia

32–28 °C (89.6–82.4 °F)

34–32 °C (93.2–89.6 °F)

Severe hypothermia

28–20 °C (82.4–68.0 °F)

32 °C (89.6 °F)

Profound hypothermia

20–14 °C (68.0–57.2 °F)

 
  1. Taken with permission from [72]