Mild hypothermia acute ischemic stroke

Deliberate mild hypothermia has been shown to be an extremely effective means of neuroprotection during periods of ischemia in experimental models. Intraoperative mild hypothermia has become a standard of practice for many neurosurgeons performing complex intracranial procedures. Recent findings of neurologic benefit in prospective, randomized, controlled clinical studies of cardiac arrest patients are encouraging, but more research is required to confirm and extend these positive results to other patients with stroke and traumatic insults. Further investigation must be completed to establish the optimal time and duration when treatment should be instituted to offer the optimal protection for patients with acute ischemic and traumatic injuries. 

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