Rest Well? Targeted Temperature Management Updates

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?Redeem your CPE or CME credit here!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 HrsACPE UAN: 0107-0000-21-263-H01-PInitial release date: 8/17/21Expiration date: 8/17/22Complete CPE & CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram