ESOPHAGEAL COOLING AS A TECHNIC OF SELECTIVE BRAIN HYPOTHERMIA
Abstract
An experiment using 17 mongrel dogs was performed comparing the production of selective brain hypothermia by esophageal cooling alone and with external neck cooling. A second experiment on 4 of these dogs, using the latter technique compared the effects of increased carbon dioxide inhalation and bilateral vertebral artery ligation on the production of selective hypothermia. Although selective brain hypothermia was achieved in all animals to varying degrees, it was not of a sufficient magnitude to be recommended for clinical use. The clinical and pathologic changes are described.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0406857
Entities
People
- James E. Dunn Ii
- Lester F. Williams Jr.
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine