Current status of cerebral protection with mild-to-moderate hypothermia after traumatic brain injury.

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:

The aim of this article is to review the current status of protective effects of mild-to-moderate hypothermia on traumatic brain injury.

RECENT FINDINGS:

More than 30 clinical studies have reported effects of therapeutic hypothermia on outcome of traumatic brain injury and cerebral ischemia. Only one clinical trial of short-term mild hypothermia did not show any effect in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Long-term mild hypothermia may be useful for severe traumatic brain-injured patients.

SUMMARY:

Mild-to-moderate hypothermia plays a significant role in cerebral protection after traumatic brain injury.

• Authors: Ji-yao Jiang, Xiao-feng Yang
• Journal: Current opinion in critical care (Curr Opin Crit Care) Vol. 13 Issue 2 Pg. 153-5 (Apr 2007) ISSN: 1070-5295 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17327735 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Topics

• Brain Injuries (drug therapy, prevention & control, therapy)
• Humans
• Hypothermia, Induced
• Time Factors