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What is a key criterion for initiating Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) post cardiac arrest?
What is a key criterion for initiating Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) post cardiac arrest?
- Initial temperature below 34°C
- Patient's weight below 37 kg
- Patient unable to follow commands (correct)
- ROSC related to trauma or hemorrhage
What is the recommended maximum volume for the Cold Isotonic Crystalloid Bolus during induced hypothermia?
What is the recommended maximum volume for the Cold Isotonic Crystalloid Bolus during induced hypothermia?
- 500 mL
- 3 liters
- 1 liter
- 2 liters (correct)
When should providers hasten departure after obtaining ROSC post cardiac arrest?
When should providers hasten departure after obtaining ROSC post cardiac arrest?
- Immediate stabilization of the patient
- Focus on airway management
- Upon re-arrest in the first few minutes
- Not specified in the text (correct)
What is a consideration for PL6 providers regarding airway management post cardiac arrest?
What is a consideration for PL6 providers regarding airway management post cardiac arrest?
What should be initiated in hypotensive patients requiring cooling during Targeted Temperature Management?
What should be initiated in hypotensive patients requiring cooling during Targeted Temperature Management?
What happens to patients during cooling as mentioned in the text?
What happens to patients during cooling as mentioned in the text?
What is a key criterion for not initiating Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) post cardiac arrest?
What is a key criterion for not initiating Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) post cardiac arrest?
When should providers consider administering sedative/paralytic in hypotensive patients during cooling?
When should providers consider administering sedative/paralytic in hypotensive patients during cooling?
What should PL6 providers consider regarding Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) post-cardiac arrest?
What should PL6 providers consider regarding Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) post-cardiac arrest?
Why should providers focus on stabilizing the patient after obtaining ROSC instead of hastening departure?
Why should providers focus on stabilizing the patient after obtaining ROSC instead of hastening departure?
What is the purpose of infusing Cold Isotonic Crystalloid Bolus during induced hypothermia?
What is the purpose of infusing Cold Isotonic Crystalloid Bolus during induced hypothermia?
When should providers initiate cooling in patients who meet the criteria for Targeted Temperature Management and do not have an advanced airway?
When should providers initiate cooling in patients who meet the criteria for Targeted Temperature Management and do not have an advanced airway?
