1. The rate of delayed graft function in kidney transplant recipients is significantly reduced by hypothermia prior to implantation. 2. Kidney transplant recipients that benefit most from hypothermia prior to implantation are those from the “expanded-criteria” donation category. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Therapeutic hypothermia has been previously shown to have
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