Neck cooling induces blood pressure increase and peripheral vasoconstriction in healthy persons

ConclusionsWhile localized neck cooling prominently lowered neck skin temperature, it had little effect on tympanic temperature but significantly increased BP which may have detrimental effects in patients with acute brain injuries.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10072-020-04349-x

Source: Neurological Sciences - March 25, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research