Abstract
Therapeutic hypothermia, an intervention reducing core body temperature below 35 degrees Celsius, has gained popularity in the management of acute brain injury after a series of small clinical trials in patients following cardiac arrest, stroke and traumatic brain injury. This article reviews the evidence relating to therapeutic hypothermia as an intervention in acute injury.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 26 |
Journal | F1000prime reports |
Volume | 5 |
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Publication status | Published - 2013 |