| Literature DB >> 22692802 |
Domenico Pietrini1, Mariano Pennisi, Francesca Vitale, Silvia Maria Pulitanò, Giorgio Conti, Aldo Mancino, Marco Piastra, Daniele De Luca.
Abstract
Hypothermia may reduce the CO(2) production by decreasing the metabolism of the cooled tissue. We describe the first clinical use of hypothermia to lower hypercarbia in a case of bronchiolitis related respiratory failure unresponsive to maximal respiratory support. In this case, hypothermia allowed sparing the use of extracorporeal life support. Conclusion Hypothermia might be useful for severe acute respiratory failure unresponsive to aggressive respiratory support.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22692802 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-012-1769-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pediatr ISSN: 0340-6199 Impact factor: 3.183