see also: [[ECHO]], [[Cessation of resus]]
#incomplete
> Absence of cardiac kinetic activity has <5% probability of ROSC
*Focused Echo in Life support*
> [!references]- See
> - [Right heart during arrest table 2019](https://emcrit.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Right-Heart-During-Arrest.pdf)
> - [fem artery doppler vs palpation](https://emergencymed.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1-s2.0-S0300957222000326.pdf)
> - [POCUS pulse check](https://emcrit.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/POCUSpuleCheck-Resuscitation2019.pdf)
assess for:
- pericardial effusion
- right heart strain / passive PE
- rule out or confirm severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction / signs of cardiogenic shock
- assess for fluid responsiveness
- sonographic signs of sepsis and hypovolaemia
## M-mode in FELS
- TAPSE
- E-point septal separation
- IVC