Medicine
Therapeutic Hypothermia in Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Quick fact
For every 1 °C reduction in body temperature, brain metabolism drops by approximately 6–7%. This is why cooling can slow the cascade of brain injury after cardiac arrest.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a person whose heart has just been restarted after cardiac arrest. But the fight for their life isn't over—the brain faces a hidden threat, and a surprising treatment involves cooling the body. Why would doctors intentionally make a patient cold?