Ultrasound is useful in cardiac arrest, but we still have concerns

We read the original article by Suat Zengin et al.1 with interest. The use of ultrasound can be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of what may be potentially reversible causes of cardiorespiratory arrest (pericardial tamponade, pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, and hypovolemia),2 as long as it does not interrupt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).3 These reversible conditions can also cause false pulseless electrical activity (PEA). Distinguishing between false and true PEA using ultrasound can contribute positively to patient outcome.

Source: Resuscitation - November 29, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Ertan S önmez, Bedia Gülen Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research