Resuscitation
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Resuscitation
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Comparative Study
Rapid non-invasive external cooling to induce mild therapeutic hypothermia in adult human-sized swine.
Mild therapeutic hypothermia is a promising new therapy for patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest. Early and fast induction of hypothermia seems to be crucial for best results. The aim of the study was to investigate the feasibility and safety of a new surface cooling method using cold metal plates. ⋯ Cooling with cold metal plates was an effective method for rapid induction of mild therapeutic hypothermia in adult human-sized swine during spontaneous circulation, without any signs of skin damage. This new surface-cooling device, independent of energy supply during use, should be further investigated.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
Effects of erythropoietin on neurological recovery after cardiac arrest.