Ultrasonographic Assessment During Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationWan-Ching Lien 1, Chih-Heng Chang 2, 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.
