Therapeutic Hypothermia (IMAGE)

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Therapeutic Hypothermia

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This drawing depicts surfactant (orange and yellow), which is a molecular layer at the interface of air and liquid in the lung that is essential for breathing. New research shows that temperatures used during therapeutic hypothermia improve surfactant's activities.

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Image courtesy of Chiara Autilio and created by Alejandro Alonso.

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