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Yes, we are using the hypothermia protocol, in patients who do not regain consciousness after being resuscitated. We're using the artic sun cooling machine, I'm not sure off the top of my head what the target temp is, but I will dig up our protocol. It's all new. And yes, our docs will put in an A line in the ED. As for getting the patient to the unit, it's all greek to me, I have no advice on how to get patients out of the ED!:imbar
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Anybody out there using a hypothermia after cardiac arrest protocol? We've just recently added this to our practice where I work and there is a lot of confusion about what to do, in what order, etc... Any advice out there on how to accomplish this and get the patient to the unit in an orderly fashion? Thanks!