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Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cause of cardiac arrests, with subsequent high mortality worldwide. Early recognition of acute PE allows earlier diagnosis, stabilization, and risk stratification, which are crucial in deciding the most adequate treatment option. However, diagnosis is sometimes difficult due to nonspecific clinical presentation. We report a case of successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation with the identification of this reversible cause of cardiac arrest using point-of-care ultrasound in cardiopulmonary arrest (POCUS-CA), thus allowing appropriate prompt life-saving treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75996

Authors: Janete Henriques, Inês Pestana, Luís Pedro, José Sousa, Humberto Machado

Institution: Hospital de Santo António

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405579870