Obstructive shock secondary to simultaneous pulmonary thromboembolism and pneumothorax: utility of clinical ultrasonography
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pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, cardiac arrest, ultrasoundAbstract
Cardiac arrest is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in emergency departments. Bedside clinical ultrasonography can decisively help the emergency physician in decision making. We report a case of a patient who evolved to pulseless electrical activity presenting a massive pulmonary embolism and a pneumothorax simultaneously, both potentially responsible for this consequence. Clinical ultrasound performed during resuscitation manoeuvres helped to discern which pathology was responsible and allowed to establish a targeted treatment that contributed to the favourable outcome of the patient.
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