Abstract:Postpartum hypothermia, though rare after spontaneous vaginal delivery, can be life-threatening, warranting efficient workup and intervention. A 14-year-old primigravida developed postpartum hypothermia following spontaneous vaginal delivery. No clear etiology was identified despite extensive workup. Intervention with warmed fluids and application of forced air warming system resolved the hypothermia in less than 24 hours without relapse. Following negative workup, the most likely etiology was administration o… Show more
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