Critical Care
Arrest Chilling Lessens Brain Damage of Cardiac
Two new major studies have shown that cooling the body temperature to below normal can help prevent brain damage after cardiac arrest. The findings were announced in an advisory statement published by the American Heart Association. More...21 Jul 2003
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