The Role of Deep Hypothermia in Cardiac Surgery

The Role of Deep Hypothermia in Cardiac Surgery

Hypothermia is defined as a decrease in body core temperature to below 35 °C. In cardiac surgery, four stages of hypothermia are distinguished: mild, moderate, deep, and profound. The organ protection offered by deep hypothermia (DH) enables safe circulatory arrest as a prerequisite to carrying out...

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Main Authors: Radosław Gocoł, Damian Hudziak, Jarosław Bis, Konrad Mendrala, Łukasz Morkisz, Paweł Podsiadło, Sylweriusz Kosiński, Jacek Piątek, Tomasz Darocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
cardiac surgery
deep hypothermia
cardiac arrest
DHCA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/13/7061

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