Induced Hypothermia Does Not Harm Hemodynamics after Polytrauma: A Porcine Model

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Authors

Matthias Weuster · Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Philipp Mommsen · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Roman Pfeifer · RWTH Aachen University

Juliane Mohr · Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg

Steffen Ruchholtz

Sascha Flohé · Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Matthias Fröhlich · Witten/Herdecke University

Abstract

Induced hypothermia after polytrauma is feasible. No major harmful effects on hemodynamics were observed. Therapeutic hypothermia revealed hints for tissue protective impact. But the chosen length for therapeutic hypothermia was too short. Nevertheless, therapeutic hypothermia might be a useful tool for intensive care after polytrauma. Future studies should extend therapeutic hypothermia.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Trauma Management and Diagnosis Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Mediators of Inflammation

Volume 2015, Issue 1, pp. 829195-829195

DOI: 10.1155/2015/829195

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