Use of Continuous Venovenous Haemodialysis to Reverse Acute Hypothermia After Multiple Trauma
Hypothermia is an independent risk factor for mortality in trauma patients. We describe the use of continuous venovenous haemodialysis (CVVHD) as a rewarming method in a hypothermic, multiply injured patient. CVVHD achieved rapid rewarming and holds advantages over established rewarming methods in t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2008-07-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958408600779 |