Therapeutic hypothermia as a bridge to transplantation in patients with fulminant hepatic failure - Critical Care Science (CCS)

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

Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2015;27(1):72-76

DOI: 10.5935/0103-507X.20150012

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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.

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