Prehospital POCUS during resuscitation

Fatal diagnosis made in real-time!

This is an incredible case! During an emergency call, a fatal diagnosis was captured in real time. Look at the following loops:

Which of the following findings best describe the pathology seen in these ultrasound loops?

(Hint: More than one answer is correct!)

A) Extensive myocardial damage due to infarction

B) Left ventricular myocardial rupture

C) Bleeding into the pericardial sack

D) Traumatic myocardial injury

E) Right ventricular rupture due to right ventricular dilatation

Click on the images to open the loops!

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Watch the entire video for the answer and detailed explanations:

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Unfortunately, the patient in this case did not survive this extremely critical condition. However, in rare instances, survival may be possible with efficient but very invasive intervention, such as an emergency clamshell thoracotomy. This case underscores the critical value of prehospital point-of-care ultrasound (pPOCUS) in rapidly identifying life-threatening conditions in real time. To learn more and follow real-world applications of POCUS during emergency calls, enroll now and join our team in the field! You can benefit from a 40% discount and Lifetime Access – but only until May 12th!