Citation

Snadden D. Scott. Med. J. 1993; 38(4): 99-103.

Affiliation

Department of General Practice, University of Dundee.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Royal Society of Medicine Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8235564

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to examine the current literature on hypothermia as it applies to exposure hypothermia of the type encountered in the mountains of Scotland. A brief overview of the problem, illustrated by a case example, is given. The current literature is then explored and then a set of guidelines for mountain rescue personnel is proposed. It is hoped that this article will stimulate debate on the subject to facilitate the development and dissemination of any such guidelines.

Language: en