Focused Echo Flashcards
The parasternal short axis is obtained in abdominal mode by pointing the indicator toward the
Right hip
What measurement predicted fluid responsiveness with a specificity and sensitivity of 90%?
18% respiratory variation of IVC
Where do you measure the IVC with ultrasound?
Measure @2cm caudal to hepatic insertion
Size of moderate effusion
1-2 cm during diastole
What are echo findings associated with tamponade physiology?
Right atrial systolic collapse, right ventricular diastolic collapse, plethoric IVC, changes in right ventricular and left ventricular filling velocities
RV should be no more than … the size of the LV
0.6-1.0
What sign is highly specific for PE on US?
McConnell’s Sign
What is the name of the sign for bowing of the septum with RV strain?
Delta sign