Penn Medicine Fall 2022: Post-Arrest Care and Targeted Temperature Management

Comprehensive Training in Post-Cardiac Arrest Care and Therapeutic Hypothermia

Overview

Penn Medicine Fall 2022: Post-Arrest Care and Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) is a multidisciplinary educational program focused on the modern management of patients following cardiac arrest. This course provides evidence-based instruction on post-resuscitation care, therapeutic hypothermia, neurological recovery, cardiac catheterization, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) evaluation, and advanced critical care management.

Developed by experts from Penn Medicine, the program emphasizes the creation of integrated systems of care that improve survival and neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest. Participants learn how to implement Targeted Temperature Management protocols, optimize post-arrest ICU care, and establish institution-wide cardiac arrest response systems.

The curriculum combines scientific evidence, practical implementation strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and real-world protocols used by leading resuscitation centers.

Course Specifications

Format

• 7 Video Lectures
• 8 PDF Presentations

Course Date

October 7, 2022

Location

Virtual Conference – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

File Size

2.48 GB

Educational Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Specialty

Post-Cardiac Arrest Care & Critical Care Cardiology

Provider

Penn Medicine

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the pathophysiology of post-cardiac arrest syndrome.
• Review evidence supporting Targeted Temperature Management.
• Identify appropriate candidates for therapeutic hypothermia.
• Develop institutional TTM protocols.
• Implement comprehensive post-arrest care bundles.
• Integrate neurological, cardiovascular, and critical care management strategies.
• Improve cardiac arrest survival and neurological outcomes.
• Build multidisciplinary resuscitation systems within healthcare organizations.

Core Topics Covered

Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome

Topics Include

• Global Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
• Hemodynamic Instability
• Neurological Injury
• Myocardial Dysfunction
• Systemic Inflammatory Response

Participants learn the physiological challenges encountered after successful resuscitation.

Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)

A central focus of the course.

Topics Include

• Therapeutic Hypothermia
• Temperature Control Strategies
• Cooling Protocols
• Rewarming Techniques
• Temperature Monitoring
• Prevention of Hyperthermia

Comprehensive review of modern TTM implementation and best practices.

Evidence and Clinical Trials

Topics Include

• Historical Development of Hypothermia Therapy
• Landmark TTM Studies
• Current Guideline Recommendations
• Contemporary Clinical Evidence

Participants review the scientific basis for post-arrest temperature management.

Patient Selection for TTM

Topics Include

• Inclusion Criteria
• Exclusion Criteria
• Shockable Rhythms
• Non-Shockable Rhythms
• In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
• Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Focus is placed on identifying patients most likely to benefit from therapy.

Advanced Critical Care Management

Topics Include

• ICU Management
• Hemodynamic Support
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Sedation Strategies
• Multiorgan Support
• Neurocritical Care

Neurological Prognostication

Topics Include

• Neurological Examination
• EEG Monitoring
• Neuroimaging
• Biomarkers
• Prognostication Timing
• Outcome Prediction

Participants learn evidence-based approaches to neurological assessment after cardiac arrest.

Cardiac Catheterization After Cardiac Arrest

Topics Include

• Coronary Angiography
• STEMI Management
• Revascularization Strategies
• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Interventional Cardiology Considerations

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Topics Include

• Secondary Prevention
• ICD Eligibility
• Risk Stratification
• Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention

Post-Arrest Care Bundles

Topics Include

• Standardized Care Pathways
• Quality Improvement
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Protocol Development
• Performance Metrics

The course emphasizes implementation of structured care systems to improve outcomes.

Resuscitation Systems of Care

Topics Include

• High-Quality CPR
• AED Integration
• Team Debriefing
• Simulation Training
• Continuous Quality Improvement

Participants learn how comprehensive resuscitation programs improve survival rates.

Educational Features

Evidence-Based Curriculum

Built around current resuscitation science and post-arrest care guidelines.

Multidisciplinary Perspective

Integrates emergency medicine, critical care, cardiology, neurology, and rehabilitation.

Practical Protocol Development

Provides tools for creating institutional TTM and post-arrest programs.

Quality Improvement Focus

Emphasizes system-wide approaches to improving cardiac arrest outcomes.

Target Audience

Physicians

• Critical Care Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Cardiologists
• Neurologists
• Anesthesiologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Nurses

• ICU Nurses
• Emergency Department Nurses
• Cardiac Arrest Coordinators

Healthcare Leaders

• Hospital Administrators
• Quality Improvement Specialists
• Resuscitation Program Directors

Why This Course Stands Out

• Dedicated entirely to post-cardiac arrest management.
• Comprehensive review of Targeted Temperature Management.
• Covers both individual patient care and institutional program development.
• Strong emphasis on neurological outcomes and multidisciplinary care.
• Practical guidance for implementing resuscitation and post-arrest protocols.