Fig. 5.1 Phased array or microconvex transducer, a low frequency (1–5 MHz) probe with small footprint. These transducers tend to be more compact allowing easier imaging and maneuverability within the…
Fig. 14.1 (a) Curvilinear probe, (b) phased array probe The target patient population for the eFAST exam is any patient with a history of blunt or penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma and/or…
Regional Immediate Inadvertent arterial puncture Hematoma Pneumothorax Hemothorax Catheter malposition Air embolism Arrhythmias Thoracic duct injury (left neck) Brachial plexus nerve injury Late Lumen occlusion Venous thrombosis Arteriovenous fistula Exit-site…
Fig. 15.1 Phased array transducer used for TCCS. IM index mark on the probe corresponds to index mark on the screen Fig. 15.2 Selection of transcranial preset. Select “Transcranial” from…
Fig. 7.1 Apical four-chamber view, showing complete ventricular collapse in a patient with large pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. RA right atrium, PE pericardial effusion, LA left atrium, LV left…
Fig. 12.1 Transducer suitable for abdominal examination. 1–5 MHz phased array transducer; note the orientation marker Machine Setup Orientation The orientation marker on the probe should be directed toward the…
Fig. 6.1 Graphic representation of the echocardiographic views used for evaluating the right ventricle. (a) Parasternal long-axis view, (b) long-axis view of the inflow tract, (c) parasternal short-axis view at…
Fig. 10.1 Cardiac probe (a) and curvilinear probe (b). Both are low frequency probes (2–5 MHz) which allow for adequate visualization of pleural effusions and deeper thoracic structures Unlike in…
where r is the radius of aperture of the probe and f is the frequency of the beam, i.e., the wider the aperture and the higher the frequency, the longer…
Critical assessment Screening and monitoring Clinical procedures Research Pericardial tamponade Intraventricular hemorrhage Thoracocentesis SVC blood flow Pleural effusion Periventricular leukomalacia Peritoneal tap Cerebral blood flow Ascites or hemoperitoneum Intraventricular hemorrhage…
