Post-cardiac Arrest and Refractory Cardiac Arrest Source: Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Canadian Cardiovascular Critical Care Society, Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology; Medically Reviewed by Dr Shouvik Haldar

https://reference.medscape.com/s/cc2/p10/ccs-cancare-caic-post-cardiac-arrest-refractory-guideline-2025a1000mqm?ecd=WNL_drugguide_260626_MSCPREF_idhiv_etid8450288&uac=148436CN&impID=8450288 In 2024, the CCS, CANCARE, and the CAIC published an update to its expert advice on best practice in post-OHCA/IHCA care. This Medscape overview outlines recommendations from the guideline, including timing of catheterization, BP targets, and management of refractory cardiac arrest. Please refer to the full guideline for all recommendations, rationale, and background information. A list of abbreviations can be found at the end of this summary.