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Therapeutic hypothermia induced during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using large-volume, ice-cold intravenous fluid.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17765383     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: Therapeutic hypothermia after resuscitation improves outcome following prolonged out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Laboratory studies suggest that this therapy may improve outcome further when induced during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We report a case where therapeutic hypothermia was induced during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using large-volume (40 mL/kg), ice-cold (4 degrees C) intravenous fluid. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: A tertiary level hospital in Victoria, Australia. CASE REPORT: The patient suffered a cardiac arrest secondary to pericardial tamponade following right ventricular perforation during cardiac catheterisation. Percutaneous needle drainage was unsuccessful and open drainage via a left emergency thoracotomy was performed. Therapeutic hypothermia during cardiopulmonary resuscitation was induced using of a rapid infusion of large-volume (40 mL/kg), ice-cold (4 degrees C) crystalloid fluid. A spontaneous circulation was restored after 37 min of cardiac arrest. The patient made a satisfactory neurological recovery. CONCLUSION: Treatment with a rapid intravenous infusion of large-volume (40 mL/kg), ice-cold (4 degrees C) fluid during cardiopulmonary resuscitation induces mild hypothermia and may provide neurological protection. Further clinical studies of this approach are warranted.
Authors:
Stephen A Bernard; Alexander Rosalion
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2007-08-31
Journal Detail:
Title:  Resuscitation     Volume:  76     ISSN:  0300-9572     ISO Abbreviation:  Resuscitation     Publication Date:  2008 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-01-15     Completed Date:  2008-04-15     Revised Date:  2009-08-25    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0332173     Medline TA:  Resuscitation     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  311-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The Intensive Care Unit, Knox Private Hospital, 262 Mountain Highway, Wantirna South, Victoria 3154, Australia. stephen.bernard@healthscope.com.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Body Temperature
Cardiac Tamponade / therapy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / methods*
Emergency Medical Services
Female
Heart Arrest / physiopathology,  therapy*
Humans
Hypothermia, Induced / methods*
Infusions, Intravenous
Isotonic Solutions / administration & dosage*
Middle Aged
Temperature
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Isotonic Solutions

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