Hypothermia Flashcards
1
Q
Tepid
A
36-37
2
Q
Mild hypothermia
A
32-35
3
Q
Moderate hypothermia
A
28-31
4
Q
Deep hypothermia
A
18-27
5
Q
Profound hypothermia
A
<18
6
Q
Mechanisms of Protection
A
- Reduced metabolic rate
- Reduced oxygen consumption
- Preservation of ATP
- Reduction of excitatory neurotransmitter release.
7
Q
General beneficial effects
A
- Lower pump flow
- Better myocardial protection
- Less blood cell damage
- Better organ protection
