Focused Echo Flashcards

1
Q

The parasternal short axis is obtained in abdominal mode by pointing the indicator toward the

A

Right hip

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2
Q

What measurement predicted fluid responsiveness with a specificity and sensitivity of 90%?

A

18% respiratory variation of IVC

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3
Q

Where do you measure the IVC with ultrasound?

A

Measure @2cm caudal to hepatic insertion

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4
Q

Size of moderate effusion

A

1-2 cm during diastole

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5
Q

What are echo findings associated with tamponade physiology?

A

Right atrial systolic collapse, right ventricular diastolic collapse, plethoric IVC, changes in right ventricular and left ventricular filling velocities

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6
Q

RV should be no more than … the size of the LV

A

0.6-1.0

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7
Q

What sign is highly specific for PE on US?

A

McConnell’s Sign

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8
Q

What is the name of the sign for bowing of the septum with RV strain?

A

Delta sign

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