Therapeutic hypothermia in the treatment of cardiorespiratory arrest.
Prompt treatment of patients with cardiorespiratory arrest can mean the difference between life and death. This article analyses the use of therapeutic hypothermia and aims to educate practitioners about its advantages and disadvantages as an immediate treatment.
Fenwick
Rob
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Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, Shropshire.
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced; D010348:Patient Care Team