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ICU Var 2 BRR is '''''not''''' to be coded when a cooling protocol is used to normalize temperature for non-arrested patients.
ICU Var 2 BRR is '''''not''''' to be coded when a cooling protocol is used to normalize temperature for non-arrested patients.
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Revision as of 10:17, 25 April 2008

ICU Var 2 is currently used to tag only cardiac arrests that have the BRR cooling protocol applied in their unit.

Cardiac Arrest Cooling Protocol: the target is to lower body temperature to the 32-34 C degree range.

ICU Var 2 BRR is not to be coded when a cooling protocol is used to normalize temperature for non-arrested patients.