therapeutic hypothermia

Therapeutic hypothermia is a medical treatment that involves cooling the body to lower temperatures to protect the brain and other organs after a serious event, like cardiac arrest or traumatic injury. By reducing body temperature, metabolic processes slow down, which can help reduce brain damage and improve recovery outcomes. This treatment is typically done in a controlled hospital setting and can involve special cooling devices or ice packs. The goal is to limit the effects of oxygen deprivation and improve the chances of a good recovery.