A: A tempreature of 90.1F is equivalent to a temperature of 32.3 C and therefore meets criteria for the hypothermia code 010004.2; this is not induced for medical treatment but rather from exposure and is included as an injury.
Q: Patient arrives after a fall down a flight of outdoor stairs. The patient experiences an unknown period of exposure prior to being found and brought to the ED. The initial core temperature on arrival is 90.1 degrees Fahrenheit; What would you do with this information?
Jun 1, 2011 | Head/Neck | 0 comments