Hypothermia

Theraputic Hypothermia Hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature less than 95 °F(35°C) occurs when heat loss exceeds the body’s heat production. (Ruffolo p.47) Thermal stability in humans depends on the body’s ability to adapt to changes in internal and external temperatures. Heat is transferred throughout tissues and fat, and is released at a rate directly related to the temperature of the environment through radiation, conduction, convection, and evaporation.

When is the best time to start cooling? Basically, the treatment of therapeutic hypothermia can be separated into three parts: induction, maintenance and rewarming (Walters et al., 2011). The process of hypothermia induction if often questioned. Is there an optimal time to begin mild therapeutic hypothermia that brings the most benefit? The data from the past experiments suggest that mild therapeutic hypothermia should be commenced within a short time from clinical comprehensive evaluation that suggests

Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest Introduction Survivors of cardiac arrest often suffer from neurological damage when oxygen to the brain is depleted. This ischemia to the brain can cause lesions or damaged areas; which can effect any part of the body that is controlled by that portion of the brain. Decreasing the body temperature of a patient has shown to be effective in decreasing the amount of damage to the brain. Therapeutic hypothermia may be a reasonable treatment for patients following cardiac

The American Heart Association (2011) states that, "Therapeutic hypothermia is the only intervention demonstrated to improve neurologic recovery after cardiac arrest" (Pp 77). Recommendations range between 32 and 36 degrees centigrade for 12 to 36 hours. Cooling may be achieved through either introduction of cooled, isotonic

Introduction Hypothermia protocol for the post cardiac arrest patient has been an evidence based practice of this therapy for about a decade now. This intervention, often used in the critical care setting, is now expanding to primary emergency responders as well. This paper will present some of the notable research that has been done on therapeutic hypothermia, and current use of this intervention. Control studies, animal studies, and case studies have been published related to these medical

Newborns are born with physiological challenges. They have physical immaturity that is not able to function like an adult or child can. When newborns exit their mother’s womb, the newborn is welcomed into this new environment. The new environment can be unsafe, frightening, and cold for them. The transition from fetal to newborn life can be full of instability. Skin-to Skin Contact (SSC) is placing the newborn on their mother’s bare chest covered with a blanket. SSC warms a cool baby naturally

Homeostasis 3.4 Hannah Miller Introduction My investigation is about Homeostasis. Homeostasis is maintaining a physiological system in a higher animal to maintain co-ordinated responses. It tries to maintain the environmental changes, and a condition of balance or equilibrium within its internal environment. Homeostasis is the process of keeping everything constant. The higher animal I have chosen is Humans. The reason why I have chosen Humans

numerous studies on ways to increase the survival rates and overall outcomes of these patients. Therapeutic hypothermia is one of the new and upcoming studies for post cardiac arrest care. It is used in various EMS agencies worldwide. It has shown significant improvements in patient’s outcome and reduced neurological deficits. There are specific indications for when therapeutic hypothermia can be used. Once indicated there are three phases involved which include induction, maintenance, and rewarming

mammal lacks the diving response, then it I smore likely that they may drown because of their body not being able to properly respond to the lack of oxygen. The reactions observed could have also been the result of either the body preparing for hypothermia or simply responding to the cold- water shock. Cold water shock is the body’s response to being suddenly exposed to cold-water. Cold water shock also causes vasoconstriction by causing the blood vessels in the skin to close; both increase the resistance

called hypothermia. After the first few minutes of the newborn’s birth, body temperature decreases by a few degrees. Newborn’s fall of temperature occurs immediately so appropriate measures must be taken immediately to prevent heat loss. The temperature of the environment will greatly affect the fall of the newborn’s temperature. If proper measures are not provided during the first 24 hours, heat loss will continue to occur that will place the newborn at risk for developing hypothermia. Rationale