A standardized set of interventions implemented after a patient experiences cardiac arrest, including actively controlling body temperature to improve neurological outcomes.
Used when a patient has been successfully resuscitated following cardiac arrest and targeted temperature management (TTM) is being employed as part of the post-arrest care plan.
"Post-cardiac arrest care protocol initiated with targeted temperature management to 33-36°C for 24 hours."
This phrase should be used when TTM is actively being implemented as part of the post-cardiac arrest care protocol. Specify the target temperature range and duration.
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