Why the study?
Does body temperature correlate with the presence and size of Osborn waves on the ECG in hypothermic patients?
Population
43 patients presenting to an urban ED with temperature <= 95 degrees F (<= 35 degrees C)
Design
Cohort, Electrocardiograms were interpreted by a cardiologist blinded to the…
Authors
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May assist ECG interpretation in hypothermia; leaves open influence on management or outcomes.
Does body temperature correlate with the presence and size of Osborn waves on the ECG in hypothermic patients?
The presence and magnitude of Osborn waves on ECG in hypothermic patients are inversely correlated with body temperature, independent of electrolyte or ethanol levels.
Vassallo et al. (1999) studied this question.
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