Prolonged resuscitation in acute deep hypothermia.

Stoneham, M D; Squires, S J · Anaesthesia · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case report is described with successful outcome of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a 30-year-old man suffering from acute deep hypothermia. His lowest temperature recorded was 23 degrees C. Continuous external cardiac massage was required for a total of 4.5 h whilst rewarming was instituted. The patient eventually left hospital with no permanent sequelae. A review of hypothermia follows, emphasising some important management principals and pitfalls.

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