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  • Title: Refractory ventricular fibrillation in accidental hypothermia: salvage with cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Author: Mulpur AK, Mirsadraee S, Hassan TB, McKeague H, Kaul P.
    Journal: Perfusion; 2004; 19(5):311-4. PubMed ID: 15506037.
    Abstract:
    A 20-year old woman presented with prolonged refractory ventricular fibrillation and pulmonary oedema following hypothermia while she was under self-administered heroin in an attempt to commit suicide. She was successfully resuscitated with cardiopulmonary bypass for core rewarming and internal defibrillation.
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