Brain Temperature : Physiology and Pathophysiology after Brain Injury
Joint Authors
Geeraerts, Thomas
Vardon, Fanny
Mrozek, Ségolène
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The regulation of brain temperature is largely dependent on the metabolic activity of brain tissue and remains complex.
In intensive care clinical practice, the continuous monitoring of core temperature in patients with brain injury is currently highly recommended.
After major brain injury, brain temperature is often higher than and can vary independently of systemic temperature.
It has been shown that in cases of brain injury, the brain is extremely sensitive and vulnerable to small variations in temperature.
The prevention of fever has been proposed as a therapeutic tool to limit neuronal injury.
However, temperature control after traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or stroke can be challenging.
Furthermore, fever may also have beneficial effects, especially in cases involving infections.
While therapeutic hypothermia has shown beneficial effects in animal models, its use is still debated in clinical practice.
This paper aims to describe the physiology and pathophysiology of changes in brain temperature after brain injury and to study the effects of controlling brain temperature after such injury.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mrozek, Ségolène& Vardon, Fanny& Geeraerts, Thomas. 2012. Brain Temperature : Physiology and Pathophysiology after Brain Injury. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-514002
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mrozek, Ségolène…[et al.]. Brain Temperature : Physiology and Pathophysiology after Brain Injury. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-514002
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mrozek, Ségolène& Vardon, Fanny& Geeraerts, Thomas. Brain Temperature : Physiology and Pathophysiology after Brain Injury. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-514002
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-514002