Zeeshan Mahmood.
Therapeutic hypothermia: keeping cool inside.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;57(12):620-1.

Therapeutic hypothermia is believed to work by protecting critical tissues and organs such as the brain, heart and kidneys following acute ischaemic or inflammatory events, by lowering metabolism and preserving cellular energy stores, thereby potentially stabilizing cellular structure and preventing or reducing injuries at the cellular, tissue and organ level. This is a review.

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