Hypothermia for Ligation of Intracranial Arterio-Venous Fistula

Abstract

Hypothermia was applied for ligation of intracranial arterio-venous fistula. Twenty-one years old male patient was immersed in ice water bath for cooling and the lowest temperature reached to 28°C, then electric blanket warmed up the body to prevent further drop of temperature. Fluothane-nitrous oxide anesthesia obtained satisfactory maintenance of anesthesia.