Prolonged resuscitation in acute deep hypothermia
- 1 September 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 47 (9) , 784-788
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1992.tb03257.x
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.Keywords
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