Warming to 39°C but Not to 37°C Ameliorates the Effects on the Monocyte Response by Hypothermia

Warming to normal body temperature (37°C) does not restore normal monocyte function in vitro. These data suggest that hypothermic patients should be warmed to febrile range temperatures. Furthermore, febrile range temperatures should be investigated as a means to modulate the inflammatory response in patients with systemic infections.