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Hypothermia below 30° is associated with spontaneous ventricular fibrillation, frequently without warning, secondary to myocardial manipulation or circulatory occlusion.
Ventricular fibrillation appears spontaneously below 30°C during hypothermia, especially with myocardial manipulation.
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Cautions against temperatures below 30°C in cardiac procedures; leaves open optimal prevention strategies for prospective validation.
Vandam et al. (1959) conducted a review in Ventricular fibrillation in hypothermia. Hypothermia was evaluated. Hypothermia below 30° is associated with spontaneous ventricular fibrillation, frequently without warning, secondary to myocardial manipulation or circulatory occlusion.
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