Abstract | STUDY HYPOTHESIS: METHODS: RESULTS: The rapid infusion of large volume, ice-cold crystalloid fluid resulted in a significant decrease in median core temperature from 35.5 to 33.8 degrees C. There were also significant improvements in mean arterial blood pressure, renal function and acid-base analysis. No patient developed pulmonary odema. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Stephen Bernard, Michael Buist, Orlando Monteiro, Karen Smith |
Journal | Resuscitation
(Resuscitation)
Vol. 56
Issue 1
Pg. 9-13
(Jan 2003)
ISSN: 0300-9572 [Print] Ireland |
PMID | 12505732
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Acid-Base Equilibrium
(physiology)
- Aged
- Blood Pressure
(physiology)
- Body Temperature
- Coma
(therapy)
- Emergency Medical Services
(methods)
- Heart Arrest
(therapy)
- Humans
- Hypothermia, Induced
(methods)
- Kidney
(physiology)
- Middle Aged
- Resuscitation
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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