A5C + A2C + A3C Views 2D Protocol

Question 1

what rotation can help see an A4C

Answer 1

slight CC rotation

Question 2

2 tips for rotating to A2C

Answer 2

use quick rotation
R arm keeps it locked in window, L arm rotates

Question 3

what will patient hold breath out help with (A2C)

Answer 3

lungy patients

Question 4

A2C breathing techniques

Answer 4

holds breath out
tiny sniff in and hold

Question 5

in A2C 2D if you see AV you will (2)

Answer 5

rotate back a bit
or
angle out laterally

Question 6

end systole on ECG

Answer 6

end of T wave

Question 7

Normal LAVI

Answer 7

less than or equal to 34ml/m^2

Question 8

LAESV index stands for

Answer 8

LA end-systolic volume index

Question 9

what should you do to improve reduced depth images

Answer 9

turn on color map (chroma)

Question 10

A3C is ____ degrees ______ from A2C or ____ degrees from A4C

Answer 10

30
counter clockwise
90

Question 11

A5C protocol image

Answer 11

A5C 2D

Question 12

A2C protocol images (5)

Answer 12

A2C 2D
A2C LA volume trace
A2C reduced depth
A2C LV trace EDV (Simpson’s) (RD)
A2C LV trace ESV (Simpson’s) (RD)

Question 13

end diastole on ECG

Answer 13

at Q or R

Question 14

A3C protocol images (2)

Answer 14

A3C 2D
A3C reduced depth