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How Therapeutic Hypothermia Works

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Therapeutic Hypothermia: Cooling, Maintenance, and Rewarming

This chapter discusses the process of therapeutic hypothermia, focusing on the cooling, maintenance, and rewarming phases. It explains the importance of cooling the body quickly to prevent ice crystals from forming in the cells, and highlights the risks involved, such as arrhythmia and electrolyte imbalances.

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