Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest Decreases Neurological Damage and Mortality
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Jessica Naber, RN, PhD; Lori Ballard, RN, MSN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
During this presentation, we will discuss therapeutic hypothermia as a treatment after cardiac arrest. Based on the research collected therapeutic hypothermia improves outcomes, decreases neurological damage and mortality after cardiac arrest has been experienced. Meta-analysis data will be examined to support the claim that controlled hypothermia can be used to decrease neurological damage and mortality after cardiac arrest.
Spring Scholars Week 2019 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest Decreases Neurological Damage and Mortality
During this presentation, we will discuss therapeutic hypothermia as a treatment after cardiac arrest. Based on the research collected therapeutic hypothermia improves outcomes, decreases neurological damage and mortality after cardiac arrest has been experienced. Meta-analysis data will be examined to support the claim that controlled hypothermia can be used to decrease neurological damage and mortality after cardiac arrest.