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This study aimed to investigate whether ultrasound\u2010na\u00efve paramedics could acquire an ultrasound image within a 10\u2010s pause during a pulse check in a simulated cardiac arrest environment and interpret ultrasound\u2010detectable pathology. Secondary aims focus on the quality of ultrasound image acquisition and the retention of learned knowledge.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty paramedics participated in three sequential phases. Phase I involved a self\u2010directed e\u2010learning program covering an overview of ultrasound applications, including cultural considerations for indigenous New Zealand M\u0101ori in cardiac arrest. Phase II included face\u2010to\u2010face education, simulation assessments, and a knowledge quiz. Phase III included simulation assessments and a knowledge quiz. Ultrasound images were scored against the cardiac ultrasound structural assessment score (CUSAS) for quality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>During simulated cardiac arrest scenarios, the mean time to acquire an ultrasound scan was 9.6\u2009s (SD\u2009=\u20092.9, 95% CI [9.3, 10.0]). Forty\u2010seven per cent of study scans were captured within the 10\u2010s pulse check pause. Of the acquired images, 73% (95% CI [67.8, 79.4]) of scans scored a CUSAS of \u2265\u20093, demonstrating adequate image quality. Participants correctly interpreted 91% (95% CI [88.5, 94.5]) of 243 pathological scans during the simulations. In Phase II, 83 of 87 interpretations were correct (95%, 95% CI [91.0, 99.7]), while in Phase III, 140 of 156 interpretations were correct (90%, 95% CI [84.9, 94.4]).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>During cardiac arrest simulations, paramedics on average took 9.6\u2009s to acquire an ultrasound scan, with 47% of scans completed within the 10\u2010s pulse\u2010check pause.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Aims<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To determine if paramedics can acquire an ultrasound image within the 10\u2010s pulse check pause in simulated pulseless electrical activity (PEA) cardiac arrest. 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