It is important to prevent hypothermia in the trauma patient because hypothermia is associated with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) ARDS
B) Coagulopathies
C) Dysrhythmias
D) Myocardial dysfunction
E) Fat embolism

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Prolonged hypothermia is associated with the development of myocardial dysfunction,coagulopathies,reduced perfusion,and dysrhythmias (bradycardia and atrial or ventricular fibrillation).ARDS is a complication associated with excessive inflammation and overresuscitation.Fat embolism is often seen with long bone fractures.

It Is Important to Prevent Hypothermia in the Trauma Patient