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A brief summary of current research.

Hypothermia following pediatric traumatic brain injury

P. David Adelson. Journal of Neurotrauma. March 2009, 26(3): 429-436.

Clinical study of mild hypothermia treatment for severe traumatic brain injury

Ji-Yao Jiang. Journal of Neurotrauma. March 2009, 26(3): 399-406.

A common complication after TBI is increased pressure in the brain, which causes continuing damage after the initial blow. Both of these studies — one looking at children and the other at adults — found that lowering the core temperature (hypothermia) in some cases may help protect the brain. Both authors state more research is needed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.

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