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Could hypothermia cause brain damage?
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Hypothermia: Patients gets decreased level of consciousness with hypothermia but usually hypothermia is protective for the brain and patient likely to regain consciousness after rewarming, of course it depends on the degree of hypothermia and duration.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: If body temperature falls too far for too long, brain damage can occur.
Answered 5/22/2015
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