Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) & Post-Arrest Care
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The goal of CPR is to keep the brain and vital organs perfused until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is achieved. Post-arrest care and recovery are the final two links in the chain of survival. Identification of ROSC during CPR. Initial patient management goals after identifying ROSC. The patient’s GCS/LOC should be evaluated to determine if targeted temperature management (TTM) is indicated. Patients that cannot obey simple commands should receive TTM for at least 24 hours. Monitoring the patient’s core temperature during TTM. Why we should cool unresponsive post-arrest patients. Patients can undergo EEG, CT, MRI, & PCI while receiving TTM. Connect with me: Website:  https://passacls.com @Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn Give Back & Help Others: Your support helps cover the monthly cost of software and podcast & website hosting so that others can benefit from these ACLS tips as well. Donations made via Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor are appreciated. Make a difference in the fight against breast cancer by donating to my Men Wear Pink fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS) at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor Every dollar helps in the battle with breast cancer. Good luck with your ACLS class!
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