neurology critical-care emergency-medicine
Post-Cardiac Arrest Neurological Prognosis (CPC Scale)
Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) scale for neurological outcome classification after cardiac arrest. Used in post-resuscitation care and research.
Score interpretation
Favourable neurological outlook
→ Continue targeted temperature management; plan rehabilitation
Moderate prognosis
→ Continue neuroprotective care; serial assessments; EEG monitoring
Poor neurological prognosis
→ Multimodal neuroprognostication (EEG, SSEP, NSE, CT); goals of care discussion with family
Interpretation bands for the CPC Scale. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Amiodarone (IV — ICU/Peri-Arrest) · Antiarrhythmic (Class III)
- Lidocaine IV (Cardiac Arrhythmia) · Antiarrhythmic
- Lisinopril (HFrEF / Post-MI) · ACE Inhibitor / HFrEF
- Colchicine (Pericarditis / Post-MI Inflammation) · Pericarditis / Coronary Inflammation
- Clopidogrel (ACS / Post-PCI) · Antiplatelet / ACS
- Protamine Sulphate (Heparin Reversal) · Heparin Reversal / Cardiac Surgery
Pathways
- Acute Stroke / TIA Assessment · NICE NG128; RCP Stroke Guidelines 2023
- Status Epilepticus (Adults) · NICE CG137; ESEM guidelines; RCP Neurology Guidelines
- Suspected Subarachnoid Haemorrhage · NICE NG228; RCEM 2023; AHA/ASA 2023
- Adult Head Injury · NICE NG232 (2023)
- Bell's Palsy / Facial Nerve Palsy · ENT UK 2017; AAN
- Vertigo Workup · ENT UK; NICE CKS
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.