Posts tagged cardiac arrest
Intern Ultrasound of the Month: Detection of Aortic Dissection During Cardiac Arrest

This post by Dr. Joanna Dehghani highlights the role of POCUS during cardiac arrest, demonstrating how a systematic ultrasound evaluation can uncover catastrophic pathology beyond the usual reversible causes. Learn how bedside ultrasound can aid in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection, recognize key sonographic findings, and guide critical management decisions.

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Intern Ultrasound of the Month: A Sign of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Our latest Intern Ultrasound of the Month is brought to you by Dr. Gabe Alagna. He presents a case in which POCUS performed on a patient in cardiac arrest found an enlarged right heart with McConnell’s sign, raising concern for PE, which quickly changed management. Read on to learn more!

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