Episode 9 - MRI Imaging for Post-Arrest Neurological Prognostication

Following resuscitation from cardiac arrest, accurate evaluation of neurological recovery can help guide patient care and family decisions. In this podcast, Drs. Teran and Abella discuss a recent investigation into the use of MRI imaging in prognostication following resuscitation from arrest.

 

Key reading for this podcast:

Wallin E et al, "Acute brain lesions on magnetic resonance imaging in relation to neurological outcome after cardiac arrest."Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2018 May;62(5):635-647. doi: 10.1111/aas.13074. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29363101