It is important to prevent hypothermia in the trauma patient because hypothermia is associated with which of the following?

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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