The document discusses the potential of echocardiography in managing cardiac arrest, emphasizing its non-invasive and painless nature for bedside assessments. It highlights the importance of recognizing the causes of cardiac arrest, such as hypovolaemia and tension pneumothorax, and the need for proper training of healthcare staff. Additionally, it provides resources for further learning, including social media and a dedicated website.

1. Echo in Cardiac Arrest
Behny Samadi
Nepean Intensive Care Staff Specialist
National Board of Echo Adult Special Competence in Echo (ASCeXAM)

2. Challenge:
Think of another bedside, real-time, POC test that is non-
invasive & painless, and tells you about structure and
function, that any doctor or nurse can be trained to perform.

3. How can Echo help me in Cardiac Arrest
4Hs 4Ts
Hypovolaemia, PE, MI, tamponade, tension
pneumothorax
Rhythm check
Assess quality of CPR/mechanical compressions
Post-resuscitation care

4. Case

9. Pitfalls
Dilated Ventricle
In chronic disease ≠ PE
In prolonged arrest ≠ PE
Wrong probe orientation ≠ PE

10. Case

13. Tip
Remember to optimize and store images

14. Questions?
Check out our Twitter @echonepean
YouTube Channel: Echo At Nepean
Website: icetnepean.org/echo-education