Moderate hypothermia during carotid endarterectomy.
The present investigation reports 6 cases undergoing carotid endarterectomy, who were operated under moderate hypothermia (28.5-31.5 degrees C) without the use of a shunt; no neurological sequelae were observed post operatively. Moderate hypothermia is recommended as one of the techniques for brain protection in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
D000368:Aged; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000378:metabolism; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D004691:Endarterectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication
D002245:Carbon Dioxide