HYPOTHERMIA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BACTEREMIC SHOCK
Abstract
Fifteen urologic patients in whom bacteremic shock developed were studied. All had undergone a surgical procedure. Hypothermia was used as a therapeutic adjunct in 12 instances. Lowered body temperatures were maintained for 36 to 96 hours in the range of 88 to 97 degrees F. Eleven of 12 patients treated in this way recovered. Three other patients died when managed in the conventional way without the use of hypothermia. Adrenal corticosteroids were prescribed in 12 of the 15 patients who were treated for bacteremic shock. Antibiotics and vasopressor substances were part of the therapeutic regimen in each case. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0264465
Entities
People
- Abraham T.k. Cockett
- Willard E. Goodwin
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine