Hypothermia in trauma victims at first arrival of ambulance personnel: an observational study with assessment of risk factors.

Background: Hypothermia is common in trauma victims and is associated with increased mortality, however its causes are little known. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with hypothermia in prehospital management of trauma victims.

Methods: This was an ancillary analysis of data recorded in the HypoTraum study, a prospective multicenter study conducted by the emergency medical services (EMS) of 8 hospitals in France.

Risk factors for onset of hypothermia in trauma victims: the HypoTraum study.

Introduction: Hypothermia is common in trauma victims and is associated with an increase in mortality. Its causes are not well understood. Our objective was to identify the factors influencing the onset of hypothermia during pre-hospital care of trauma victims.

Assessment of digoxin antibody use in patients with elevated serum digoxin following chronic or acute exposure.

Objective: To evaluate the use of antidotal therapy in patients with an elevated digitalis concentration following chronic or acute exposure.

Design And Setting: Retrospective review of patient records over 2 years in 20 city hospitals in France.

Patients: Overall 838 patients with an elevated serum digitalis concentration (digoxin > 1.