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The Role of Point-of-care Ultrasound in Post-resuscitation Care

Post-resüsitatif Bakımda Yatakbaşı Ultrasonografinin Rolü

Ömer Jaradat(Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine)0000-0002-6177-710X
Pages
43–46
Publication Date
2026-03-31
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Its multimodal and rational use has the potential to improve patient outcomes after cardiac arrest.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: This presentation aims to highlight the utility and importance of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in post-resuscitation care following the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).
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Key Findings & Data:In hemodynamic management, POCUS helps predict fluid responsiveness and tolerance; positive fluid balance is associated with increased mortality.
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Conclusion & Impact:Its multimodal and rational use has the potential to improve patient outcomes after cardiac arrest.
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⚙️Variables:Point-of-care ultrasound · cardiac arrest · post-resuscitation care

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Objective: This presentation aims to highlight the utility and importance of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in post-resuscitation care following the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Material and Method: Survival after cardiac arrest depends on rapid intervention and the quality of post-resuscitation care. Even after achieving ROSC, management during the post-resuscitation period directly influences patient outcomes. This conference proceeding was prepared by scanning the current literature and international guidelines on the use of POCUS after cardiac arrest. Results: POCUS provides high diagnostic accuracy in identifying reversible causes after ROSC, including cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, and hypovolemia. Echocardiography allows assessment of post-arrest myocardial dysfunction (PAMD) and regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMA); however, RWMA is not specific for acute coronary syndrome. In hemodynamic management, POCUS helps predict fluid responsiveness and tolerance; positive fluid balance is associated with increased mortality. Ultrasound guidance reduces central venous catheterization complications by up to 70%. Lung ultrasound aids in optimizing mechanical ventilation settings (PEEP, inspiratory pressure). Transcranial Doppler evaluates cerebral blood flow; while its prognostic value is limited in the first 72 hours, high flow velocities on days 5-7 correlate with poor outcomes. Conclusion: POCUS is an integral part of diagnostic and management processes in post-resuscitation care. Its multimodal and rational use has the potential to improve patient outcomes after cardiac arrest.

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Amaç: Bu sunum, spontan dolaşımın geri dönüşü (ROSC) sonrası post-resüsitatif bakımda yatakbaşı ultrasonografinin (POCUS) kullanım alanlarını ve önemini vurgulamayı amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Kardiyak arrest sonrası sağkalım, hızlı müdahale ve resüsitasyon sonrası bakımın kalitesine bağlıdır. ROSC sağlansa bile, post-resüsitatif dönemdeki yönetim, hasta sonlanımlarını doğrudan etkiler. Bu bildiri, kardiyak arrest sonrası POCUS kullanımına ilişkin güncel literatür ve uluslararası kılavuzlar taranarak hazırlanmıştır. Bulgular: POCUS, ROSC sonrası geri döndürülebilir nedenlerin (kardiyak tamponad, pulmoner emboli, pnömotoraks, hipovolemi) saptanmasında yüksek tanısal doğruluk sağlar. Ekokardiyografi ile post-arrest miyokard disfonksiyonu (PAMD) ve bölgesel duvar hareket kusurları (RWMA) değerlendirilebilir; ancak RWMA’nın akut koroner sendrom için spesifik olmadığı unutulmamalıdır. Hemodinamik yönetimde, sıvı yanıtı ve toleransının tahmininde POCUS yol göstericidir; pozitif sıvı dengesi mortalite ile ilişkilidir. USG kılavuzluğunda santral venöz kateterizasyon komplikasyonları %70 oranında azaltır. Akciğer USG, mekanik ventilasyon ayarlarının (PEEP, inspiratuar basınç) optimizasyonuna yardımcı olur. Transkraniyal Doppler, serebral kan akımını değerlendirir; ilk 72 saatte prognostik değeri sınırlıyken, 5-7. günde yüksek akım hızları kötü prognozla ilişkilidir. Sonuç: POCUS, post-resüsitatif bakımda tanısal ve yönetimsel süreçlerin ayrılmaz bir parçasıdır. Multimodal ve akılcı kullanımı, kardiyak arrest sonrası hasta sonlanımlarını iyileştirme potansiyeline sahiptir.

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Jaradat, Ö. (2026). The Role of Point-of-care Ultrasound in Post-resuscitation Care. Phoenix Medical Journal, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 43–46. https://ajindex.com/articles/1636098

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