8 - Adults - ROSC Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for targeted temperature management?
A
- Over 18 years of age
- ROSC after a Medical arrest/drowning/hanging
- Coma or GCS <9
- Temperature > 34C (93.2F)
- Advanced airway in place
2
Q
What are the contraindications for targeted temperature management?
A
- traumatic arrest
- no advanced airway in place
- pregnancy
- DNR
3
Q
ETCO2 should be titrated to ______ in the ROSC patient.
A
35-45 mmHg (normal levels)
4
Q
Where should ice packs be applied in the ROSC patient?
A
- post. neck
- axillae
- groin
5
Q
IV/IO access should be established and the ROSC patient should receive ____ to maintain BP.
A
1-2L NS
6
Q
Cooling should be stopped if the patient _____
A
regains consciousness
