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EASy ALS
POCUS During Cardiac Arrest
EASy ALS adapts the subcostal-only approach for use during cardiac arrest. During pulse checks, the protocol rapidly identifies reversible causes (the “Hs and Ts”) to guide targeted interventions and prognostication.
Protocol Integration with CPR
EASy ALS is designed to integrate seamlessly with standard ALS algorithms. Imaging occurs only during scheduled pulse checks to avoid interrupting chest compressions.
Subcostal probe pre-positioned during compressions
10-second focused look during pulse checks only
Assess: cardiac motion, RV dilation, pericardial fluid, IVC
Lung views between pulse checks when feasible
Findings communicated to team leader immediately
H
Hypo- causes
Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hydrogen ion (acidosis)
Hypo/Hyperkalemia
Hypothermia
T
Treatable causes
Tension pneumothorax
Tamponade
Toxins
Thrombosis (PE)
Thrombosis (MI)
Practice EASy ALS
Review cardiac arrest cases and watch tutorial videos.