Selective cerebral hypothermia for post-hypoxic neuroprotection in neonates using a solid ice cap

• Main Authors: Horn, AR, Woods, DL, Thompson, C, Els, I, Kroon, M
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2016
• Subjects: Mutton; Ice cap
• Online Access: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/samj/article/view/135499

Objective. The main objective of this study was to study the safety and efficacy of a simple, cost-effective method of selective head cooling with mild systemic hypothermia in newborn infants with hypoxicischaemic encephalopathy.Design. Ethical approval was obtained for a randomised controlled study...