[Experience with artificial hibernation of patients with severe craniocerebral injuries]

The artificial hibernation (hypothermia) of patients with severe cranio-cerebral lesion is discussed. The authors' experiences have shown that re-establishment of the normothermia reduces considerably the symptoms of the neurovegetative syndrome, thus it contributes to the improvement of the prognosis and in many cases it assures the patient's survival. Artificial hibernation is an important task during the intensive therapy of patients with cranio-cerebral lesions.