@article{ref1,
title="Point-of-care ultrasound after attempted suicidal hanging",
journal="Archives de Pediatrie",
year="2021",
author="Palanca Arias, D. and Gutiérrez Sánchez, A. and Estaben Boldova, V. and Ayerza Casas, A. and Madurga Revilla, P. and García Íñiguez, J. P.",
volume="28",
number="4",
pages="342-344",
abstract="Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) can provide critical information quickly to determine the etiology after cardiac arrest and may expedite a diagnosis in order to identify underlying treatable causes. We present a case of reversible acute left ventricular dysfunction after cardiopulmonary resuscitation following attempted suicide by hanging presenting with severe hypoxemia. FoCUS revealed findings consistent with severe left ventricular dysfunction, and point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) ruled out pneumothorax. These findings, in conjunction with the clinical presentation, facilitated an early identification and rapid evaluation of cardiogenic shock; furthermore, they led to the use of FoCUS, which can provide critical information quickly on site for a patient who is suddenly symptomatic after severe mechanical asphyxia in the pediatric emergency department, pediatric intensive care unit, or the prehospital setting.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0929-693X",
doi="10.1016/j.arcped.2021.03.005",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2021.03.005"
}