A patient who has undergone CPR does not follow commands after the return of spontaneous circulation. What is the recommended intervention to decrease mortality and improve neurologic outcomes in this situation?

A. To increase body temperature and promote cardiac function: Hyperthermia worsens neurologic injury. Cooling the patient helps protect the brain. B. To improve respiratory function and oxygenation: While this is important, targeted temperature management (TTM) has been shown to specifically improve neurologic outcomes post-ROSC. C. To administer medications and stabilize blood pressure: Stabilizing vital signs is essential, but TTM is the specific intervention linked with improved neurologic recovery. D. To induce hypothermia through targeted temperature management: TTM (32–36°C) reduces cerebral metabolic demand and limits secondary brain injury in comatose patients post-cardiac arrest.