Echo In Cardiac Arrest

Question 1

Which probe is most useful for echo in cardiac arrest

Answer 1

Phased array as good for moving objects

Question 2

Why is echo used in cardiac arrest

Answer 2

Diagnose reversible causes especially thrombosis and tamponade
Evaluate cardiac motility
Evaluate CPR quality

Question 3

What are the benefits of transoesopageal echo

Answer 3

CPR can continue without stopping for probe placement etc

Not reliant on body habitus

Question 4

What are the negatives of transoesophageal echo in cardiac arrest

Answer 4

Cost
Sterilisation
Issues with undiagnosed oesophageal strictures
No evidence