Application of ultrasound diagnostics in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Author(s) -
Sladjana Andjelić,
Aleksandar Pavlović,
Sladjana Trpkovic,
Ana Šijački,
Aleksandra Janićijević,
Biljana Putniković
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh170308179a
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiopulmonary resuscitation , resuscitation , emergency ultrasound , medical emergency , ultrasound , protocol (science) , emergency department , intensive care medicine , emergency medicine , radiology , pathology , nursing , alternative medicine
Ultrasound is becoming increasingly available and incorporated into emergency medicine. Focused echocardiographic evaluation in resuscitation (FEER) is a training program available to emergency doctors in order to ensure adequate application of echocardiography in the cardiac arrest setting. The FEER protocol provides an algorithm, whereby a “quick view” can be provided in 10 seconds during minimal interruptions in chest compressions. Performing ultrasound in the cardiac arrest setting is challenging for emergency doctors. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation recommend the ‘quick look’ echocardiography view can be obtained during the 10-second pulse check, minimizing the disruption to cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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