What are the recommendations for post cardiac arrest patient care?

ACLS Post Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm

Targeted temperature management ASAP keeping body temp 32-36°C for 24 hours initially.
Monitor EEG and assess for nonconvulsive seizures (treat if present)
Obtain head CT.
Maintain oxygen, glucose, carbon dioxide, etc.
Avoid barotrauma.

What is ARC Anzcor guidelines?

ANZCOR guidelines are informed by peer-reviewed international evidence. No matter who you are as a rescuer – bystander, first aider, first responder or health care professional – ANZCOR guidelines facilitate a standard approach to resuscitation best practice in Australia and New Zealand.

What assessments take place after cardiac arrest?

Imaging Tests – such as chest X-ray, echocardiogram, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a nuclear scan that identifies blood flow problems in the heart. Clinical Laboratory Tests – such as an electrocardiogram (EKG) or coronary catheterization (angiogram)

What is CPR algorithm?

You will need to provide 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute and chest compressions should continue until an AED is attached, powered up, and ready to go or EMS arrives and takes over in the resuscitation. The AED can be used as soon as it is ready to read a rhythm.

How often is AHA updated?

With the 2015 update for CPR and ECC, the AHA guidelines will transition from a 5-year revision and update print publication to a continuously updated online publication. The first release of the Web-based Integrated Guidelines is based on the comprehensive 2010 guidelines plus the 2015 update.

What are the four 4 causes of unconsciousness according to the ARC guidelines?

The causes of unconsciousness can be classified into four broad groups: • low brain oxygen levels • heart and circulation problems (e.g. fainting, abnormal heart rhythms) • metabolic problems (e.g. overdose, intoxication, low blood sugar) • brain problems (e.g. head injury, stroke, tumour, epilepsy).

How often should CPR training be refreshed?

every 12 months
CPR. CPR courses should be updated every 12 months, as studies show our retention when it comes to CPR is low. You should consider booking a refresher course every 12 months for your own personal and professional benefit. It could help you save a life.

How to respond to a cardiac arrest?

Starting CPR immediately is critical – if untrained,ask the 999 operator for instructions.

Rapid access to and early use of a defibrillator (AED) can significantly improve someone’s chances of surviving a cardiac arrest.

AEDs are easy to use,even without training.

Some AED boxes have access codes: the 999 operator will know the code.

What does post cardiac arrest mean?

This syndrome, called the post cardiac arrest syndrome, comprises anoxic brain injury, post cardiac arrest myocardial dysfunction, systemic ischemia/reperfusion response, and persistent precipitating pathology 3, 4 (Table 1).

How should we manage arrest following cardiac surgery?

Look at the recent hemodynamic parameters obtained from the Swan-Ganz catheter.

Assess the cardiac output/index.

If the cardiac index is in the normal range or high,then the patient does not have a significant “pump” problem and the cause of the hypotension is secondary to

What is the target temperature after cardiac arrest?

We ultimately recommend targeted temperature management at a constant temperature within the range of 32°C to 36°C (the temperature range used in published studies) for comatose post–cardiac arrest patients.