BLS Post-Resuscitation Care 2

Question 1

What is the recommended target SpO2 range during post-resuscitation care after ROSC?

Accepted Answer

92–98%

Answer

Titrate oxygen to maintain SpO2 of 92–98% to avoid hyperoxia, which can worsen neurological outcomes.

Question 2

Which blood glucose range is recommended during post-cardiac arrest care?

Accepted Answer

140–180 mg/dL

Answer

Glucose should be maintained between 140–180 mg/dL; both hypoglycemia and severe hyperglycemia worsen outcomes.

Question 3

After ROSC, a patient remains unresponsive. What is the recommended next step regarding temperature management?

Accepted Answer

Prevent fever and maintain temperature ≤37.5°C

Answer

Current guidelines recommend preventing fever (≥37.5°C) in comatose post-arrest patients rather than routine deep hypothermia.

Question 4

Which ECG finding after ROSC most strongly indicates the need for emergent cardiac catheterization?

Accepted Answer

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

Answer

STEMI after ROSC warrants immediate coronary angiography regardless of neurological status, as the cause is likely coronary occlusion.

Question 5

What ventilator setting should be targeted for PaCO2 during post-resuscitation mechanical ventilation?

Accepted Answer

35–45 mmHg

Answer

Normocarbia (PaCO2 35–45 mmHg) is targeted to avoid cerebral vasoconstriction from hypocapnia or cerebral vasodilation from hypercapnia.

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