Post Resuscitation Care

Objectives

• Outline post resuscitation management including necessary observations and further investigations.

Continued Support

The post arrest recovery phase in infants and children is usually slow because the arrest is usually secondary to prolonged global hypoxaemia and ischaemia which results in other organs sustaining damage.  Continued support is required until the function of vital organs has been restored.  In particular, care must be taken to ensure adequate cerebral perfusion with the circulation of well oxygenated blood supported by an adequate blood pressure appropriate for age.  Provision of supportive cares may be required for several days or longer.  ANZCOR Guideline 12.5, 2024