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This document outlines the physician orders for managing therapeutic hypothermia in patients who have experienced cardiac arrest, including protocols for cooling, monitoring, sedation, and rewarming

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How to fill out PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS

1. Begin by clearly identifying the patient on the order form.
2. Specify the indication for therapeutic hypothermia, including the reason for treatment.
3. Document the target temperature that you wish to achieve.
4. Specify the duration of the cooling period required.
5. Include any medications or sedatives to be administered during the procedure.
6. Indicate any additional monitoring or assessments needed during hypothermia.
7. Sign and date the order with your credentials.

Who needs PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS?

1. Patients who have experienced a cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation.
2. Patients with traumatic brain injuries needing reduced metabolic demand.
3. Patients showing signs of severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

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What is PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS?

PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS are formal instructions from a physician to initiate and manage therapeutic hypothermia, a medical intervention used primarily for patients who have experienced cardiac arrest, to reduce the risk of neurological damage.

Who is required to file PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS?

The physician responsible for the patient's care is required to file PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS.

How to fill out PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS?

To fill out PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS, the physician should provide patient identification, the specific hypothermia protocol being utilized, duration of therapy, temperature targets, and any additional monitoring or medication instructions.

What is the purpose of PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS?

The purpose of PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS is to guide the clinical team in the safe and effective application of therapeutic hypothermia, helping to minimize brain injury following cardiac arrest and improve patient outcomes.

What information must be reported on PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS?

The information that must be reported on PHYSICIAN ORDER THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA ORDERS includes patient name, medical record number, specific hypothermia protocol, initiated temperature range, duration of cooling, monitoring parameters, and any contraindications or special considerations.