Abstract
Summary
Pulmonary circulation time is prolonged in humans whose internal temperature is reduced toward 85°F when exposed to low environmental temperatures. It is suggested that diminished output of the right heart is a large factor. Correlations between fall in rectal temperature and prolongation in circulation time exist only when the femoral vein is the site of injection. Shivering shortens circulation time or minimizes prolongation due to hypothermia.
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