# Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound During Prone Positioning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how point-of-care ultrasound can help assess chest compressions during CPR in a prone position, potentially improving patient outcomes.

## Contribution

The paper introduces the novel use of point-of-care ultrasound to evaluate compression quality during prone position CPR.

## Key findings

- POCUS was used to assess compression quality in prone position CPR by observing the popliteal artery.
- This method offers a way to improve CPR effectiveness in challenging prone positioning scenarios.
- The approach may lead to better patient outcomes during prone position cardiac arrest events.

## Abstract

This report describes a 34-year-old male admitted to the medical intensive care unit (ICU) who sustained cardiac arrest while in prone positioning. Prone position CPR was initiated, and the utilization of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) during CPR was necessary to assess compression quality. Specifically, the popliteal was observed using POCUS to gauge the adequacy of compressions and subsequent perfusion during prone position CPR. This approach provides insight into assessing the effectiveness of chest compressions in a challenging prone position, potentially improving outcomes in similar cases. Further research and application of POCUS in this context may enhance the quality of CPR and patient care during cardiac arrest events in prone positioning.