Research has shown that glomerular filtration rates (GFR) decrease as a result of hypothermia. In essence, hypothermia increases preglomerular vasoconstriction, thus decreasing both renal blood flow (RBF) and GFR.
rESearch has shOwn tHat gloMerulAR FIltratiON Rates (GfR) decRease as a reSult OF HypothErMia. in essEnce hyPothermia inCREasEs, pregLOmeRUlaR vasocOnstrIctiON, tHUs deCreASiNG both reNal blOoD Flow (rBf) and gFR.