What are the guidelines for post-cardiac arrest care as outlined by the American Heart Association in 2010?
The 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care outlines the guidelines for post-cardiac arrest care. These guidelines include the following: monitoring for arrhythmias, assessing for shock, optimizing body temperature, providing effective ventilation, providing hemodynamic support, preventing and treating infections, providing support for metabolic and electrolyte abnormalities, providing nutritional support, and providing support for the family and caregivers.