Presentation
CPR performed and check ET tube position.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lucas automatic CPR device
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Frontal
Image limited by CPR device overlying the patient. Partially visualized is an endotracheal tube overlying the mid trachea. Partially visualized is a right chest wall defibrillator.
IMPRESSION: ET tube grossly normal in position overlying the mid trachea satisfactorily.
Case Discussion
Usually the CPR device is applied in out-of-hospital arrest and allows the EMS to do extra tasks instead of CPR. It is rare to see this device used in in-hospital cardiac arrests.