Utilization of rapid infusion system with cold saline in the induction of therapeutic hypothermia

作者：Jin Sung Woong; Choi Yoon Hee; Lee Dong Hoon^*

来源：Journal of International Medical Research, 2014, 42(3): 744-749.

DOI：10.1177/0300060514525760

• Induced hypothermia
• cold saline
• rapid infusion system

Objective: To examine the cooling effectiveness of a rapid infusion system (RIS) during induction of therapeutic hypothermia. %26lt;br%26gt;Methods: This laboratory study simulated the effect of three fluid delivery methods: rapid dripping without any other equipment (control); RIS; pressure bag. Cold energy loss (degrees C x min) was calculated as: (temperature of the proximal thermoprobe - temperature of the distal thermoprobe) x (total infusion time). %26lt;br%26gt;Results: Infusion time was significantly shorter and cold energy loss significantly lower in the RIS group than in the two other groups. %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusions: RIS preserves the cold energy of fluid more effectively than pressure bag or control. RIS allows for rapid infusion at a constant pressure and can be easily applied in an emergency setting.

• 出版日期2014-6