ECG changes in hypothermia from sepsis and unrelated to exposure

ECG changes in hypothermia from sepsis and unrelated to exposure

The patient had classic ECG changes of hypothermia (sinus bradycardia, prolonged PR interval, prolonged QT interval, and Osborn waves). These changes occurred in hypothermia resulting from sepsis, without exposure being a factor. Documentation of Osborn waves in this clinical setting supports the th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Chest 1980-05, Vol.77 (5), p.685-686
Hauptverfasser: Drake, C E, Flowers, N C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bradycardia - diagnosis
Electrocardiography
Humans
Hypothermia - diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Sepsis - complications
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Zusammenfassung:The patient had classic ECG changes of hypothermia (sinus bradycardia, prolonged PR interval, prolonged QT interval, and Osborn waves). These changes occurred in hypothermia resulting from sepsis, without exposure being a factor. Documentation of Osborn waves in this clinical setting supports the theory that they result as a direct consequence of myocardial cooling.
ISSN:0012-3692
1931-3543
DOI:10.1378/chest.77.5.685