Post Resuscitation Care Flashcards
1
Q
What is the post cardiac arrest syndrome?
A
Post-cardiac arrest brain injury
Post-cardiac arrest myocardial dysfunction
Systemic ischaemia
Persistent precipitating pathology. Slide 3
2
Q
To measure airway and breathing conditions, what is the immediate treatment post resuscitation care?
A
Target 94-98% SpO2
Advanced airway
Ventilate to normocapnia
Waveform capnography. Slide 6
3
Q
To measure circulation, what is the immediate treatment post resuscitation care?
A
12 lead ECG Reliable IV acces BP monitor, SBP>100 Fluid Consider inotrope. Slide 7
4
Q
What is the targeted temperature management post cardiac arrest?
A
Therpeutic hypothermia
-Cooled to 32-36 degrees
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