Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva
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Rev Bras Ter Intensiva · Jan 2015
ReviewTherapeutic hypothermia as a bridge to transplantation in patients with fulminant hepatic failure.
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.