was sufficient to show that, using simple apparatus, it is possible to induce profound hypothermia in a dog, followed by complete circulatory arrest for 30 minutes, and then to rewarm it with recovery." This became the basis of his 'Drew technique' in following cardiac operations. Success was recorded in cardiac operations with arrest lasting up to 45 minutes. He emphasised that cold was cardio-protective. Respiratory complications, so often seen when oxygenators were used, were not noted with the Drew technique. His operating equipment is on display at the Science Museum, London. Awards Drew was invited to present the Hunterian lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1961. His presentation followed the framework of his research, 'Profound Hypothermia in Cardiac Surgery'. Personal life Drew enjoyed sailing, gardening,and water polo. He was also interested in cricket and football and he rowed for University of London. He married Maureen Pittaway in 1950. She was a sister at Queen Alexandra Royal Naval Nursing Service. They had two children. Later life Later in life, Drew became a keen gardener and fisherman. In addition, he developed an interest in crosswords. Following retirement, Drew was diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer, which required surgery and radiation. The cancer recurred and he died at home on 31 May 1987. References 1916 births 1987 deaths English surgeons Royal Navy Medical Service officers Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve personnel of World War II 20th-century surgeons