Hyperthermia and hypothermia

Question 1

What is the difference between hyperthermia and pyrexia?

Answer 1

Hyperthermia is an umbrella term for when core body temperature rises above the normal range. Pyrexia is a type of hyperthermia where the hypothalamus raises the body’s target core temperature in order to fight an infection.

Question 2

Name the three categories of hypothermia

Answer 2

Induced, endogenous and accidental

Question 3

What are the three temperature ranges for mild, moderate and severe hypothermia?

Answer 3

32-35°C- mild
28-32°C- moderate
28°C or below- severe