Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cause of cardiac arrests, with subsequent high mortality worldwide. Early recognition of acute PE allows earlier diagnosis, stabilization, and risk stratification, which are crucial in deciding the most adequate treatment option. However, diagnosis is sometimes difficult due to nonspecific clinical presentation. We report a case of successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation with the identification of this reversible cause of cardiac arrest using point-of-care ultrasound in cardiopulmonary arrest (POCUS-CA), thus allowing appropriate prompt life-saving treatment.