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Hypothermic treatment for neonatal asphyxia in low-resource settings using phase-changing material-An easy to use and low-cost method.

Hang Thi Thanh TranHa T T LeHanh T P TranDung T K KhuHugo LagercrantzDien M TranBirger WinbladhLena Hellström-WestasTobias AlfvénLinus Olson
Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2020)
Phase-changing material can be used as an effective cooling method. Though not a servo-controlled system, it is easy to induce hypothermia, maintain target temperature and rewarm infants in a slow and controlled manner without need for frequent changes and minimum risk of skin injury.
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