Urban hypothermia in the west of Scotland

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Abstract
Patients presenting to hospital in Glasgow, Paisley, Coatbridge, or Airdrie with rectal temperatures below 35°C were studied prospectively during the winter of 1993-4 (1 December to 31 March). All eight accident and emergency departments serving a continuous, defined urban population participated. Accident and emergency staff and ambulance crews collected data. Patients' relatives, neighbours, and general practitioners and social services departments provided additional information. Patients were followed up to discharge, transfer to long stay wards, or death.