Can hypothermia cause brain damage?

Right before it causes death, yes. Quora User has the biochemistry. The only escape in this painful equation is that hypothermia MAY also decrease the brain's need for oxygen. read more

In-hospital management should consist of rapid core rewarming in the severely hypothermic victim with heated humidified oxygen and anything that causes your brain to not receive adequate amounts of oxygen can cause brain damage. read more

The use of hypothermia in patients with traumatic brain injury may have beneficial effects in both ICP reduction and possible neuro-protection. This review will focus on the bench-to-bedside evidence that has supported the development of the Eurotherm3235Trial protocol. read more