Post-Resuscitation Care & Recovery Flashcards
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Which sign suggests a favorable neurological prognosis during recovery after cardiac arrest?
Answer: Return of purposeful movement and pupil reactivity
Returning purposeful movements and reactive pupils are encouraging signs of neurological recovery.
Why is fever prevention important in the days after cardiac arrest?
Answer: Fever increases metabolic demand and worsens brain injury
Elevated temperature raises the brain's oxygen demand and can extend neurological damage.
What is the recommended timing before making a firm neurological prognosis in a comatose survivor?
Answer: At least 72 hours after ROSC
Prognostication should generally wait at least 72 hours to avoid premature, inaccurate conclusions.
Which of these is a common cardiovascular complication seen after resuscitation?
Answer: Myocardial dysfunction with low cardiac output
Stunned myocardium frequently causes reduced cardiac output in the first hours to days after arrest.
What role do vasopressors like norepinephrine play in post-arrest care?
Answer: Support blood pressure and organ perfusion
Vasopressors are used to maintain adequate blood pressure when fluids alone are insufficient.
Why is continuous cardiac monitoring essential after ROSC?
Answer: Re-arrest and arrhythmias are common
Recurrent arrhythmias and re-arrest are frequent, so continuous monitoring allows rapid response.
Which factor at the scene most improves long-term recovery after cardiac arrest?
Answer: Early high-quality CPR and rapid defibrillation
Immediate effective CPR and quick defibrillation are the strongest predictors of good recovery.