Prognosis of Hypothermia
| About prognosis: The 'prognosis' of Hypothermia usually refers to the likely outcome of Hypothermia. The prognosis of Hypothermia may include the duration of Hypothermia, chances of complications of Hypothermia, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Hypothermia, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Hypothermia. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable. |
Deaths from Hypothermia: 0.3 per 100,000 for "excessive cold" in Canada 1997 (86 cases)1
Complications: see complications of Hypothermia
Prognosis of Hypothermia discussion: Chances for recovery depend on how long a person was exposed to the cold and his or her general health. If body temperature has not dropped below 90° F (32.2° C), chances for a total recovery are usually good. If body temperature has fallen to between 80° F (26.6° C) and 90° F (32.2° C), most people will recover, but some lasting damage is likely. If the temperature goes under 80° F (26.6° C), most victims will not survive.2
Chances for recovery depend on how long a
person was exposed to the cold and his or her general health. If
body temperature has not dropped below 90° F (32.2° C), chances for
a total recovery are usually good. If body temperature has fallen to
between 80° F (26.6° C) and 90° F (32.2° C), most people will
recover, but some lasting damage is likely. If the temperature goes
under 80° F (26.6° C), most victims will not survive.2
Footnotes:
1. Canadian Injury Data, Statistics Canada, 1996-1997
2. excerpt from Accidental Hypothermia - Age Page - Health Information: NIA
Last revision:
Oct 28, 2003
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