The advent of targeted temperature management has changed how we treat anoxic brain damage post cardiac arrest. In this episode of Critical Matters, we dive into the challenges and existing evidence regarding neuroprognostication in cardiac arrest survivors.

Our guest is Fred Rincon, MD. Dr. Rincon is Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He is board certified in internal medicine and critical care (ABIM), neurology (ABPN), vascular neurology (ABPN), and neurocritical care (UCNS).

Additional Resources

• Practice Guidelines on reducing brain injury following cardiopulmonary resuscitation. These guidelines are published by the American Academy of Neurology and endorsed by the Neurocritical Care Society. Click here to read.