[Answer] After cardiac arrest and successful resuscitation the patient has a return of spontaneous circulation. The patient is unable to follow verbal commands and has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 7. Targeted temperature management is initiated. Which method(s) would be appropriate for the resuscitation team to use?

Answer: For targeted temperature management various methods of inducing hypothermia may be used including administering an ice-cold IV fluid bolus (30.0 mL/kg) using endovascular catheters or applying surface cooling strategies (e.g. cooling blankets ice packs).
After cardiac arrest and successful resuscitation the patient has a return of spontaneous circulation. The patient is unable to follow verbal commands and ha…

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