Hypothermia for neuroprotection in adults after cardiopulmonary resuscitation

2012164 citationsReview

Authors

Jasmin Arrich · Medical University of Vienna

Michael Hölzer · Medical University of Vienna

Christof Havel · Medical University of Vienna

Marcus Müllner · Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency

Harald Herkner · Medical University of Vienna

Abstract

Conventional cooling methods to induce mild therapeutic hypothermia seem to improve survival and neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest. Our review supports the current best medical practice as recommended by the International Resuscitation Guidelines.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004128.pub3