No Cold Death —Extracorporeal Life Support for All Victims of Accidental Hypothermia

ACCIDENTAL hypothermia from immersion in icy water or exposure to cold is a recognized cause of cardiorespiratory arrest. Hypothermia confers protection during ischemia, and prolonged resuscitation efforts are warranted. These can be aided with some form of extracorporeal rewarming, and full recovery is possible in up to 50% of patients.1
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research