As a Treatment for Brain or Spinal Cord Injuries, Patients

question 52

Multiple Choice

As a treatment for brain or spinal cord injuries, patients are often initially chilled to lower their body temperature below normal. What good does this do?

• A) They stay unconscious so they don't feel as much pain.
• B) This slows metabolism and reduces swelling and pressure on the area.
• C) A cold person's movements are much slower and less likely to cause further injury.
• D) Your nervous system in general works better at cooler temperatures.
• E) The rate of blood circulation slows, minimizing oxygen uptake and therefore energy use.

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