Accidental hypothermia
Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41572-026-00717-7
Accidental hypothermia, in particular its moderate and severe forms, is a medical emergency owing to the associated risks of arrhythmias, organ dysfunction and cardiac arrest. In this Primer, Darocha et al. describe the epidemiology and mechanisms of this condition, and discuss its diagnosis, management and effects on quality of life, and future research directions.













