It is a core temperature below 98.6°F (37°C). Yet, given the normal fluctuations, true hypothermia is
considered anything below 95°F (35°C). At this low level of temperature, the body usually becomes unable
to generate heat, and thus core temperature continues to fall. In fact, at 86°F (30°C), body temperature
equilibrates with the environment. Based on this premise:
Mild hypothermia is a core temperature of 89.6–95°F (32–35°C).
Moderate hypothermia is one of 82.4–89.6°F (28– 32°C).
Profound hypothermia is one less than 82.4°F (<28°C). Temperatures of this degree are missed by
routine thermometers and thus require thermistors.
considered anything below 95°F (35°C). At this low level of temperature, the body usually becomes unable
to generate heat, and thus core temperature continues to fall. In fact, at 86°F (30°C), body temperature
equilibrates with the environment. Based on this premise:
Mild hypothermia is a core temperature of 89.6–95°F (32–35°C).
Moderate hypothermia is one of 82.4–89.6°F (28– 32°C).
Profound hypothermia is one less than 82.4°F (<28°C). Temperatures of this degree are missed by
routine thermometers and thus require thermistors.