The goal of CPR is to keep the brain and vital organs perfused until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is achieved.

Post-arrest care and recovery are the final two links in the chain of survival.

Identification of ROSC during CPR.

Initial patient management goals after identifying ROSC.

Indications for starting TTM.

Monitoring the patient’s core temperature.

Patients can undergo EEG, CT, MRI, & PCI while receiving TTM.

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Chapters

0:00 Identifying ROSC

0:59 Additional ACLS Resources (https://passacls.com)

1:05 Save on prescription meds (https://safemeds.vip)

1:21 Post Arrest Assessment & Goals

3:04 Indications & Initiation of TTM

4:02 Two TTM Tips

4:50 Share Pass ACLS on LinkedIn