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Editorial
. 2021 Jan;97(1143):3-4.
doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-138747. Epub 2020 Sep 17.

'Sono-cardiopulmonary resuscitation' in COVID-19: a proposed algorithm

Brunda R L  1 , Vishakh C Keri  2 , Tej Prakash Sinha  3 , Sanjeev Bhoi  1 , Prakash Ranjan Mishra  1
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Editorial

'Sono-cardiopulmonary resuscitation' in COVID-19: a proposed algorithm

Brunda R L et al. Postgrad Med J. 2021 Jan.
No abstract available

Keywords: Ultrasonography; infectious diseases.

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Competing interests: None declared.

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Figure 1
Proposed algorithm for integration of POCUS during CPR in patients with COVID-19 with team dynamics. The illustration is original work of the authors Dr Brunda RL and colleagues. CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; HCP, healthcare professional; POCUS, point-of-care ultrasound; PPE, personal protective equipment; RA, right atrium; RV, right ventricle; VF, ventricular fibrillation; USG, ultrasonography.
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Comment on

  • COVID-19 outbreak: less stethoscope, more ultrasound.
    Buonsenso D, Pata D, Chiaretti A. Buonsenso D, et al. Lancet Respir Med. 2020 May;8(5):e27. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30120-X. Epub 2020 Mar 20. Lancet Respir Med. 2020. PMID: 32203708 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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