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Jane Stab Nielsen1, Torben Gilsaa
1Anaestesiologisk-intensiv Afdeling, Kolding Sygehus, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark. janestab@dadlnet.dk
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 27, 2010
Summary
Severe accidental hypothermia in a 70-year-old male was successfully treated with central veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH). This efficient rewarming method resulted in the patient
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Nephrology
Background:
- Severe accidental hypothermia poses a significant risk in emergency settings.
- Effective rewarming strategies are crucial for patient survival and recovery.
- Central veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) is a potential therapeutic option.
Observation:
- A 70-year-old male presented with severe accidental hypothermia (core temperature 27°C).
- The patient maintained circulation and underwent active rewarming.
- Rewarming was achieved using central veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) over 6.5 hours.
Findings:
- The CVVH rewarming process was uneventful.
- The patient was discharged without any lasting sequelae.
- This case demonstrates the efficacy of CVVH in managing severe hypothermia.
Implications:
- CVVH offers an efficient and rapid rewarming method for severe accidental hypothermia.
- The availability of CVVH in intensive care units facilitates its application.
- This case supports CVVH as a valuable tool in the critical care management of hypothermia.
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