Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) Criteria Quiz

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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?

500 mL

3 liters

1 liter

2 liters (correct)

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?

Airway management checklist after resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What should be initiated in hypotensive patients requiring cooling during Targeted Temperature Management?

Volume replacement with cold saline Signup and view all the answers

What happens to patients during cooling as mentioned in the text?

Metabolic alkalosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criterion for not initiating Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) post cardiac arrest?

Patient able to follow commands Signup and view all the answers

When should providers consider administering sedative/paralytic in hypotensive patients during cooling?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

What should PL6 providers consider regarding Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) post-cardiac arrest?

Considering RSI with Rocuronium after adequate resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

Why should providers focus on stabilizing the patient after obtaining ROSC instead of hastening departure?

To prevent rearrest from occurring Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of infusing Cold Isotonic Crystalloid Bolus during induced hypothermia?

To improve cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

When should providers initiate cooling in patients who meet the criteria for Targeted Temperature Management and do not have an advanced airway?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

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