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Case: Ultrasound in Arrest

A 62-year-old man is brought in by ambulance with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and CPR in progress.

1. Complete the table listing (4) reversible causes of PEA cardiac arrest with sonographic features that can be identified using POCUS. 8 marks

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2. What is pseudo-PEA and its implication in the management of cardiac arrest patients? 2 marks

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3. State (4) indications for cessation of CPR. 4 marks

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4. State (4) indications for prolonged CPR in cardiac arrest. 4 marks

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Optional bonus question in source PDF.

5. Bonus: Name (2) clinical trials supporting the use of POCUS in cardiac arrest. 0 marks

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