Suprasternal Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
What is the suprasternal long axis also called?
A
SSN
2
Q
What is the suprasternal short axis also known as?
A
Crab view
3
Q
In the SSN view, what structure is above the Ao arch?
A
Left brachiocephalic vein
4
Q
How would you see more of the descending Ao from the SSN?
A
Steep inferior angle
5
Q
What probe manipulation in SSN would you use to visualize more of either the asc or desc AO?
A
Heel/toe
6
Q
What colour flow will be seen in the RPA in the SSN view?
A
Blue - away from the probe
7
Q
What colour will be seen in the LUPV and RUPV in crab view?
A
Blue - traveling away from probe
8
Q
Where is the probe indicator pointing in crab view/SSSAX
A
3 o’clock and steep inferior tilt
9
Q
What should you do to the colour scale when imaging veins?
A
Lower due to slower flow
