At what core body temperature is hypothermia diagnosed?

Hypothermia is diagnosed when the core body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This threshold is significant because it indicates a serious decline in the body's ability to regulate its temperature, leading to potential physiological and biochemical disruptions. At this temperature, the body begins to experience symptoms such as shivering, confusion, and impaired motor function. As the temperature continues to drop, the risk of severe complications increases, highlighting the importance of prompt identification and treatment of hypothermia at this critical level.

In contrast, temperatures above this threshold don't typically elicit the same degree of physiological response associated with hypothermia, and thus are not recognized as diagnostic for this condition.