Accidental Hypothermia Cardiac Arrest Treated Successfully with Invasive Body Cavity Lavage.
Accidental hypothermia is a rare but significant presentation in the colder climates, which has significant morbidity and mortality. It is important that physicians understand the multitude of non-invasive and invasive rewarming techniques and when they should be employed. The use of invasive rewarming method should be based on the availability of local expertise, resources and characteristics of the patient. Without this knowledge, recoverable hypothermic-related injury may be unrecognized.