The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. Which immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for this patient?
The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. Which immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for this patient?
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Initiate targeted temperature management.
For a patient who has achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) but is not able to follow commands, the immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention to choose is:
The steps involved in TTM are:
TTM is indicated to improve neurological outcomes in comatose patients after cardiac arrest. In addition to TTM, the following interventions should also be considered as part of comprehensive post-cardiac arrest care:
However, initiating TTM is the primary intervention for a patient who is not following commands post-ROSC.