Cardiac – Objectives (part 1)

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  • Select an appropriate transducer and mode for cardiac imaging
  • Describe standard cardiac image acquisition in the Parasternal long axis and identify:
    • Chambers: LA, LV, RV
    • LVOT / Aorta
    • IV Septum
    • Valves: MV, AV
    • Pericardium
  • Describe standard cardiac image acquisition in the Parasternal short axis at the papillary and mitral levels and identify:
    • Chambers: LV, RV
    • IV Septum
    • Papillary muscles
    • Valves: MV
    • Pericardium
  • Describe standard cardiac image acquisition in the Subcostal view
    • Chambers: LA, LV, RA, RV
    • IV Septum
    • Valves: MV, TV
    • Pericardium
  • Describe standard IVC image acquisition
  • Select an appropriate transducer for IVC imaging
  • Measure IVC diameter
  • Measure IVC collapsibility
  • State limitations of IVC assessment

Cardiac background, part 1

Cardiac objectives, part 2