Surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Extracorporeal venovenous recirculation for the treatment of hypothermia during elective aortic surgery: a phase I study.
Hypothermia caused by massive transfusion or prolonged exposure during operation is difficult to reverse and is associated with adverse side effects. This prospective, randomized study evaluated a technique using extracorporeal venovenous recirculation (EVR) through a roller pump-driven device with a commercial countercurrent heat exchanger used for treatment of hypothermia (temperature < 35.5 degrees C) occurring during elective aortic operation. ⋯ These data show that EVR provides a safe and effective method for the treatment of hypothermia.