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==Hypothermia==
==Hypothermia==
[[Image:osborne.png|thumb| An Osborne J wave]]
[[Image:osborne_ecg.jpg|thumb| A 12 lead ECG of a patient with a body temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. Note the sinusbradycardia, the prolonged QT interval (QTc is not prolonged) and the Osborne J wave, most prominantly in leads V2-V5]]
In hypothermia a number of specific changes can be seen;<cite>hypoth</cite>
In hypothermia a number of specific changes can be seen;<cite>hypoth</cite>
* sinubradycardia
* sinubradycardia
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* Osborne-waves (slow deflexions at the end of the QRS-complex)
* Osborne-waves (slow deflexions at the end of the QRS-complex)


[[Image:osborne.gif|thumb| An Osborne J wave]]
 
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