Cardiopulmonary/ Cerebral Resuscitation - Primary Response

4 important questions on Cardiopulmonary/ Cerebral Resuscitation - Primary Response

What is the targeted temperature post cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

32 to 36

How to detect ROSC ( return of spontaenous circulation ) ?

End - tidal CO2, ECG, pulsecheck

When  is targeted temperature management ( TTM ) indicated?

Adults who remain comatose ( EMV < 8 )
Initial rhythm of VF or pulseless ventricular tachycardia ( PEA )
Hemodynamically unstable
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Adverse effects of TTM?

Shivering
dysrhythmias
renal diuresis and K+ shifts
coagulopathy
frostbite
altered drug metabolism

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