A 70-year-old female is in cardiac arrest. During resuscitation, the team achieves ROSC. A 12-lead ECG post-ROSC shows no ST-elevation but the patient...

Question

A 70-year-old female is in cardiac arrest. During resuscitation, the team achieves ROSC. A 12-lead ECG post-ROSC shows no ST-elevation but the patient remains comatose. Per RCUK 2025, should a whole-body CT scan be considered?

Accepted Answer

Yes - whole-body CT is recommended to identify non-coronary causes of cardiac arrest when there is no clear ST-elevation or suspected coronary cause

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No - CT is only indicated if the patient has trauma

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CT is contraindicated in the immediate post-ROSC period

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CT is only needed if the patient has focal neurological signs

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Only a CT head should be performed

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Post-ROSC Whole-Body CT

A 70-year-old female is in cardiac arrest. During resuscitation, the team achieves ROSC. A 12-lead ECG post-ROSC shows no ST-elevation but the patient remains comatose. Per RCUK 2025, should a whole-body CT scan be considered?