Question 121 · LEK · Reversible causes of cardiac arrest
The European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 underline the role of diagnosis of reversible causes of cardiac arrest with the use of:
- A. magnetic resonance.
- B. ultrasound imaging.
- C. quick point-of-care testing (blood spot tests).
- D. computed tomography.
- E. scintigraphy.
Hint
Think of bedside imaging that can be performed during a brief rhythm check without prolonging pauses in CPR.
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