Point-of Care Ultrasonographically Guided Proximal External Aortic Compression in the Emergency Department.

In cases of severe subdiaphragmatic vascular trauma, only in extremis interventions such as emergency thoracotomy with aortic cross clamping or resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta are available for temporization until definitive care. This case report proposes a noninvasive approach consisting of localizing the proximal aorta with ultrasonographic guidance and applying a compressive force to occlude the aorta and limit distal flow. Using point-of-care ultrasonography allows precise compression, continuous monitoring of its efficacy, and early detection of return of spontaneous circulation in arrest patients.