The Role of the Erological Assessment Immediately Post Return of Spontaneous Circulation

A chill alert is called once the patient with ha cardiacaress reet receives return of spontaneous circulation. A chill alert notifies the neuralogy and carda consultants for prompt evaluation, but also informs the i c u charge nurses bed management that an i c u bed will be needed as soon as possiblle. The initial six to 12 hours is the most critical period for development of secondary brain injury. Patients who can follow commands after cardiacaras should not be treated with target o temperature management.