Paramedic-Performed Carotid Artery Ultrasound Heralds Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report

Abstract

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has been demonstrated to have multiple applications in the care of critically ill and injured patients, especially given its portability and ease of use. These characteristics of POCUS make it ideal for use in the prehospital environment as well. We present a case that highlights a novel application of ultrasound in the prehospital management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

Acknowledgments

The authors wish to acknowledge the EMS clinicians of Rio Rancho Fire Rescue (RRFR) for their contributions to this patient’s care and for their service to the community of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.