A landmark paper published in 2002 set the standard for Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) by having hospitals use TTM protocols to "cool" patients for a period of time after cardiac arrest to improve neurologic outcomes. On June 17th, 2021, the TTM-2 study was published and changed this standard. What is the future of the TTM modality in cardiac arrest patients?
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References and resources:
Dankiewicz J, Cronberg T, Lilja G, et al. Hypothermia versus Normothermia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. N Engl J Med. 2021 Jun 17;384(24):2283-2294. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2100591. PMID: 34133859.
Continuing Education Information:
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the TTM-2 study
2. Discuss the theoretical benefits of maintaining a normal or low body temperature immediately following cardiac arrest.
0.05 CEU | 0.5 Hrs
ACPE UAN: 0107-0000-21-263-H01-P
Initial release date: 8/17/21
Expiration date: 8/17/22
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