Femoral Artery Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest
Jul 23, 2024
Cohen AL et al. Femoral artery Doppler ultrasound is more accurate than manual palpation for pulse detection in cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2022;173: 157-165.
When we are in the ACLS resuscitation algorithm, following each cycle of compression, we need to perform a rhythm/pulse check. However this can be a challenge for many reasons including: body habits, room temperature, experience and situational stress.
Doppler ultrasound can not only detect a pulse, but can also read peak systolic velocity (PSV), which correlates with systolic blood pressure (in non-cardiac arrest patients).
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