Post-ROSC Care

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The website describes how to care for children after their heart starts beating again following a cardiac arrest. It explains the four phases of cardiac arrest and highlights the importance of post-resuscitation care to protect the brain and improve survival chances. Key steps include maintaining normal body temperature, preventing seizures, ensuring proper oxygen levels, monitoring blood pressure closely, and checking glucose levels. The text also emphasizes communicating with families during this stressful time and preparing for possible transport to intensive care. Understanding these practices can help improve outcomes for young patients after a cardiac event.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Brain Ischemia; Hypothermia, Induced; Pediatrics; Postoperative Care; Neuroprotection

Institutions: Don't Forget the Bubbles

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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