A comatose post-cardiac arrest patient achieves ROSC after a shockable rhythm. He is intubated and hemodynamically stable. Which temperature strategy ...

Question

A comatose post-cardiac arrest patient achieves ROSC after a shockable rhythm. He is intubated and hemodynamically stable. Which temperature strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Induce hypothermia to 28-30°C

Answer

Target 32-37.5°C with active temperature control and avoid fever

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Allow permissive hyperthermia

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No temperature management needed if normothermic on arrival

Answer

Immediate rewarming to 37.8-38.5°C

Post-Cardiac Arrest Care — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A comatose post-cardiac arrest patient achieves ROSC after a shockable rhythm. He is intubated and hemodynamically stable. Which temperature strategy is recommended?