Date of Award
Summer 7-26-2024
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (MMSc)
First Advisor
Alexander R. Nelson MD, MHS
Abstract
Cardiac arrest is a sudden, life-threatening emergency that demands rapid and effective intervention. Ultrasound is used during cardiac arrest to guide resuscitation, characterize cardiac rhythm, and possibly identify cardiac arrest etiology. However, it is associated with significant limitations. Transesophageal echocardiography is a type of ultrasound that overcomes the limitations associated with traditional ultrasound and provides unique advantages, including the ability to optimize chest compressions and provide continuous cardiac imaging throughout CPR. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the use of transesophageal echocardiography during prehospital resuscitation of adults experiencing nontraumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest improves the proportion of sustained return of spontaneous circulation. In this quasi-experimental study, we will recruit emergency physicians to complete a short transesophageal echocardiography training prior to using the device in the field. The study results could support the use of prehospital transesophageal echocardiography, potentially improving resuscitation outcomes in patients who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Recommended Citation
Dominguez, Carlie, "Transesophageal Echocardiography During Prehospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" (2024). Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses. 224.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysmpa_theses/224
Comments
This is an open access thesis.