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targeted temperature management
Also written as: TTM — targeted temperature management
Therapeutic cooling protocol for comatose patients following cardiac arrest to improve neurologic outcomes.
Full Definition
Targeted temperature management involves controlled cooling of patients who remain comatose after return of spontaneous circulation from cardiac arrest. This neuroprotective strategy typically maintains core body temperature between 32-36°C for 12-24 hours, followed by controlled rewarming. TTM is part of standardized post-cardiac arrest care and requires specialized equipment, sedation, and neuromuscular blockade in the surgical ICU setting.
Usage
Usage note: Preferred term over 'therapeutic hypothermia'; commonly abbreviated as TTM.
In Context
- "Targeted temperature management was initiated following successful resuscitation." — ICU admission note
- "The patient completed 24 hours of TTM without complications." — progress note
Also known as
TTM
therapeutic hypothermia
induced hypothermia
Contrasted with
normothermia
hyperthermia
Don't confuse with
cooling protocol
temperature control