Therapeutic hypothermia as a bridge to transplantation in patients with fulminant hepatic failure.

Authors :: Castillo L
Bugedo G
Rovegno M
Source :: Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva [Rev Bras Ter Intensiva] 2015 Jan-Mar; Vol. 27 (1), pp. 72-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Mar 01.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The most important topics in fulminant hepatic failure are cerebral edema and intracranial hypertension. Among all therapeutic options, systemic induced hypothermia to 33 - 34ºC has been reported to reduce the high pressure and increase the time during which patients can tolerate a graft. This review discusses the indications and adverse effects of hypothermia.

Subjects :: Brain Edema etiology
Brain Edema prevention & control
Humans
Intracranial Hypertension etiology
Intracranial Hypertension prevention & control
Liver Failure, Acute complications
Hypothermia, Induced methods
Liver Failure, Acute therapy
Liver Transplantation methods

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