Induced hypothermia has been shown to improve neurological function post-cardiac arrest following spontaneous resuscitation. Research began in 2002, and after the American Heart Association implemented induced hypothermia recommendations in the 2005 ACLS Handbook, Baylor University established their first protocol. Through trial and error, Baylor has revised their procedure and influenced further development and expansion of induced hypothermia protocols in practice. This presentation will highlight similarities and differences between several hospital's induced hypothermia protocols post-cardiac arrest.
