Post Arrest

Question 1

Ischemia/reperfusion response

Answer 1

Inflammatory response and cellular injury as previously ischemic tissues reperfuse.

Question 2

Post-cardiac arrest syndrome consists of these four dysfunctions?

Answer 2

1. brain injury
2. myocardial dysfunction
3. Systemic dysfunction
4. persistent precipitating conditions

Question 3

Post arrest BP parameters

Answer 3

SBP 90mmHg
MAP 65mmHg
Fluids> Epi, Norepi or dopamine

Question 4

TTM Range

Answer 4

32-36 C or 89.6-96.8 F for 24 hours, than increased 0.25C per hour

Question 5

How long is Prognostication delayed and how is it measured (4 measurements).

Answer 5

delayed for 72 hours to allow return normal temp

1. pupilary refelxes
2. CT. MRI,
3. NSE, neuron specific endolase
4. EEG