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Implementing the hypothermia protocol: a case study.

¹Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. lyheise@mcw.edu

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|May 6, 2011

Summary

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This case study highlights therapeutic hypothermia (TH) for a patient experiencing cardiac arrest after epigastric pain. TH is an evidence-based protocol for resuscitated patients, detailed herein for advanced practice nurses.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Background:

A 72-year-old male presented with acute epigastric pain, indigestion, fatigue, and dyspnea.
The patient experienced a witnessed cardiac arrest with successful resuscitation and return of spontaneous circulation.

Observation:

Post-resuscitation management included the initiation of therapeutic hypothermia.
The case study details the evidence-based practice protocol for therapeutic hypothermia.

Findings:

Discussion encompasses the pathophysiology of conditions requiring therapeutic hypothermia.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria for implementing the hypothermia protocol are outlined.

Implications:

Provides advanced practice nurses with guidelines for utilizing therapeutic hypothermia in resuscitated cardiac arrest patients.
Emphasizes the role of therapeutic hypothermia as a critical intervention in post-cardiac arrest care.