Episode #2: During TTM, What Matters Most

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

The Podcast entitled “During TTM, What Matters Most” with Dr. Justin Lundbye, Chief Medical Officer, Waterbury Hospital, CT discussed topics critical to the successful use of TTM including speed of cooling and reaching and maintaining consistent temperature levels during the treatment phase. Important lessons learned for successfully treating fever by proactively initiating preventive measures such as placing patients on TTM protocols were highlighted. In addition to using intravascular and surface cooling approaches to reduce fever burden, several medications are available to help prevent or limit the severity and duration and elevated core temperatures. As we continue to focus of optimal levels and durations of TTM treatment, the importance of elevated core temperatures on patient outcomes remains a serious issue and requires proactive measures to limit detrimental consequences.