Incorporating Point of Care Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest and Pulseless Electrical Activity

Author

Zayneb H. GhazleFollow

Abstract

For decades, cardiac arrests have had a high mortality and morbidity rate despite medical interventions. Statistically, shockable rhythms (ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia) have had a better prognosis than non-shockable rhythms, which includes pulseless electrical activity (PEA) and asystole¹. The reversible mechanical causes of PEA and the role of point-of-care cardiac ultrasound (POCUS) in their diagnosis and management will be discussed. This paper also focuses on the appearance and interpretation of these sonographic findings in order to guide clinicians in their medical management, goal of returning spontaneous circulation (ROSC), and estimating patient prognosis.

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Document Type

Master's Project

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Physician Assistant (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Physician Assistant

College

College of Health Sciences and Technology

Advisor

Heidi Miller

Recommended Citation

Ghazle, Zayneb H., "Incorporating Point of Care Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest and Pulseless Electrical Activity" (2024). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/11703

Campus

RIT – Main Campus