Table 1 Key points in faster image acquisition during CPR
From: Bedside ultrasound in cardiac standstill: a clinical review
Minimizing compression interruptions |
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Establish high-quality CPR |
Presence of at least 2 physicians in the code |
The most experienced user should scan |
Get ready with a towel in your hand |
Choose your probe and presets ahead |
Acquire images before the pulse check |
Have someone do a 10-s count down |
Only 1 window per pulse check |
Record your scan and review later |