Post-cardiac arrest ECG: intracranial hemorrhage with elevated ICP
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
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A 36-year-old male is brought to the ED by EMS after PEA cardiac arrest. History is limited but he is known to have visited the hospital one week ago with a chief complaint of headache. ROSC is achieved after 2 rounds of CPR and the following ECG is obtained:
Before watching this week’s video, ask yourself these questions:
- What is the most likely cause of this patient’s arrest?
- What is the next best step in management of this patient?
- How many different causes of ST-segment elevation are there?
