Femoral Doppler in Arrest

Dr. Marco Propersi delves into the critical role of Femoral Artery Ultrasound in cardiac arrest scenarios, comparing its efficacy to Manual Palpation in his lecture from ResusX: Reset (see link below for more lectures).
Analyzing a recent study's findings, Dr. Propersi underscores the heightened accuracy of Doppler Ultrasound over manual methods, particularly in detecting pulses and systolic blood pressure levels. Despite its promising potential, he emphasizes the need for further research and external validation before widespread adoption, cautioning against prematurely halting CPR due to potential over-reliance on ultrasound readings.
Dr. Propersi's comprehensive review not only highlights the study's strengths and limitations but also underscores the importance of continuous education and evidence-based practice in critical care settings.
00:00 Welcome to ResusX: Superheroes of Emergency Medicine
00:35 Introducing the Study: Doppler Ultrasound vs. Manual Palpation
01:58 Study Details: Methodology and Patient Demographics
03:06 Study Findings: Doppler Ultrasound's Superior Accuracy
04:00 Strengths and Limitations of the Study
06:44 Discussion: Implications and Future Directions
09:04 Conclusion
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[@heatmojo]

manual palpation on the femoral can simply be hard to find in the moment, let alone on someone that may have very low pressure. a dirty but useful trick i like using is a O2 probe wrapped around the earlobe. while they are innaccurate for Saturation, they can be useful at detecting a pulse in cardiac arrest situations. love me some doppler though

[@kubilaytimur8594]

While we have ultrasound available, wouldn't it be more accurate if we look at the center and evaluate the contraction of the heart instead of looking at the vessels?