Deep Dive: Post-Cardiac Arrest Online-Heart and Soul: Seizures, Neuromonitoring, and Prognostication

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The speaker discusses the past and future potential of neuroprognostication and neuromonitoring in post-cardiac arrest patients. They explain that survival rates after out-of-hospital cardiac arrests have been improving over time, but prognostication or predicting survival with good neurological outcome is still challenging. The speaker emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as initial rhythm, resuscitative efforts, and comorbidities when assessing prognosis. They also highlight the limitations of using single prognostic indicators and the need for a multimodal approach.<br /><br />In terms of neuromonitoring, the speaker discusses the use of invasive and non-invasive measures, such as brain tissue oxygen monitoring and PRx (pressure reactivity index). They explain that these measures can provide real-time information about secondary brain injury and help guide appropriate interventions. The speaker presents studies that show the potential benefits of goal-directed therapy based on these monitoring parameters in improving neurological outcomes.<br /><br />Overall, the speaker suggests that while neuroprognostication and neuromonitoring are still evolving fields, they hold promise for individualized therapy and reducing secondary brain injury in post-cardiac arrest patients.

Keywords

neuroprognostication

neuromonitoring

post-cardiac arrest

prognostication

resuscitative efforts

secondary brain injury

goal-directed therapy

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