Course Code: REL-ACU-0-THTRM
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify indications, contraindications, benefits, and risks for targeted temperature management.
Recall the process of initiating, maintaining, and discontinuing targeted temperature management.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cardiac Arrest and Therapeutic Hypothermia
J.T.
Harmful Effects of Hypoxia
Brief History of TTM
Benefits of TTM
Who Benefits from TTM?
Timing of TTM
Preparing for TTM
TTM Initiation
TTM Maintenance
Reducing Risks Associated with TTM
Return to Normothermia
The Future of TTM
J.T. Revisited
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.