Tag: hypothermia
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Hypo is low, hyper is high
The terms “hypo” and “hyper” are commonly used as prefixes to describe conditions that are below or above normal ranges, respectively. The prefix “hypo” is used to indicate a deficiency or a lower than normal level, while the prefix “hyper” is used to indicate an excess or a higher than normal level. “Hypo” examples “Hyper”…
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Trauma Triad
The trauma triad, also known as the lethal triad, refers to a set of three interrelated physiological responses to severe trauma that can result in rapid deterioration and death if left untreated. The three components of the trauma triad are hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy. Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of the trauma triad involves a complex interaction…