National Taiwan University Hospital Chin-Shan Branch

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Medicine

Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Wan-Ching Lien¹, Chih-Heng Chang², Wei-Tien Chang^1,3, Wen-Jone Chen^1,3

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, ²Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Chin-Shan Branch, ³Cardiovascular Division, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine

Here, we present a US-CAB (Ultrasound, Circulation/Airway/Breathing) protocol for use during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). US-C evaluates the subxiphoid view of the heart and inferior vena cava. After intubation, tracheal US (US-A) and lung US (US-B) help confirm endotracheal intubation and proper ventilation.