Guidance

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest.

Description

People who have a cardiac arrest can sometimes develop neurological problems because of the lack of oxygen to the brain.

In this procedure, after resuscitation a cooling device is used to reduce the person’s core temperature to 32–34°C to reduce the risk of developing neurological problems.

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)