Reduced right ventricular diameter during cardiac arrest caused by tension pneumothorax – a porcine ultrasound study

ConclusionThe RV diameter is smaller during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in cardiac arrest caused by tPTX when compared with hypoxia. The difference disappears after tPTX decompression.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - May 1, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: P. Caap, R. Aagaard, E. Sloth, B. L øfgren, A. Granfeldt Tags: Original Article Source Type: research