Outcomes of Extracorporeal Life Support Use in Accidental Hypothermia: A Systematic Review.

CONCLUSIONS: ECLS is a viable cardiac support option for rewarming patients with accidental hypothermia, while initial potassium level, initial body temperature and ECLS rewarming rate appear to be significantly associated with survival.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 2, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Austin MA, Maynes EJ, O'Malley TJ, Mazur P, Darocha T, Entwistle JW, Guy TS, Massey HT, Morris RJ, Tchantchaleishvili V Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research