Hypothermia may reduce the CO2 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. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.
Pietrini, D., Pennisi, M. A., Vitale, F., Pulitano', S. M., Conti, G., Mancino, A., Piastra, M., De Luca, D., Rescue hypothermia for refractory hypercapnia, <<EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS>>, 2012; 171 (12): 1855-1857. [doi:10.1007/s00431-012-1769-6] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/156147]
Rescue hypothermia for refractory hypercapnia
Pennisi, Mariano Alberto;Vitale, Francesca;Pulitano', Silvia Maria;Mancino, Aldo;Piastra, Marco;
2012
Abstract
Hypothermia may reduce the CO2 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. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.
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