Show more. Show less. About the Authors. The optimal window o 4. Rocking refers to aiming the ultrasound may be located anywhere between the sec- beam either toward or away from the ond and fifth intercostal spaces, and providers transducer orientation marker, or notch, should slide the transducer to an intercostal while maintain the point of contact space above or below the current position if with the skin surface. The trans- movement allows centering of the im- ducer should be held in position at the left age on the screen without changing the sternal border at all times.
Additional subtle tilting or angling may be adjusted so that the transducer orientation be required to optimize the image. If a good- marker is pointing toward the patient's right quality image cannot be achieved, it may be shoulder Figure The ultrasound beam helpful to slide the transducer position up or should be positioned parallel to a line running down one intercostal space and begin anew.
Images obtained represent anatomic cross where turning the patient further toward the sections through the long axis of the heart, with left lateral decubitus position is frequently the apical portion to the left of the screen and helpful.
Finally, cooperative patients may be base to the right. The right ventricle RV is asked to consciously regulate their respiratory seen anteriorly, at the top of the screen. AV and MV are clearly visualized and posi- Key structures that must be identified in p tioned just to the right of center on the screen. A, Transducer position. B, Imaging plane. C, Cross-sectional anatomy. D, Ultrasound image. The other short-axis planes, beyond the p Although imaging is limited to visualization mid-ventricular plane, may be useful in spe- of the anteroseptal and inferolateral LV walls, cific clinical contexts and are listed in anatomic left ventricular systolic function can generally sequence, from the cardiac base to the apex be accurately assessed in this view.
Pericar- Figures Cardiac base o when circumferential. Providers cannot reli- Pulmonary artery level: From the mid- u ably comment on RV size or function because ventricular level, the ultrasound beam only a small cross section of the RV is seen in is tilted superiorly toward the base of this view; however, a severely dilated RV will the heart.
The correct plane has been often be detected. The parasternal long-axis acquired once the pulmonary valve view provides basic information related to PV , main pulmonary artery MPA , the assessment of aortic and mitral valves and and ascending aorta in short axis are allows evaluation for dynamic obstruction at seen.
This view usually does not yield the level of the LVOT. In rare cases of acute pulmonary embolism PE , a thrombus p The most effective way to rapidly acquire may be seen in the MPA or proximal left high-quality short-axis images from the or right pulmonary arteries. The ventricular level, the ultrasound beam is transducer is centered over the MV in a again tilted superiorly toward the base of parasternal long-axis view, and then rotated the heart, although less than was required 90 degrees clockwise to point the transducer to reach the pulmonary artery level.
The orientation marker toward the patient's left ideal image includes a short-axis view of shoulder. Care should be taken to avoid slid- the AV, which may require a slight rota- ing the transducer into a different position tion of the transducer until all three AV on the chest.
Two hands should be used for cusps appear symmetric. An ideal image a smooth transition from long-axis to short- includes the tricuspid valve TV , right axis views, with one hand rotating the trans- ventricular outflow tract RVOT , and ducer and the other hand stabilizing the an incomplete view of the PV. Clinical transducer on the skin surface Figure For purposes of or TV for the presence of regurgitation.
Mitral valve level: When rotating from o level is favored by most providers for its reli- a parasternal long-axis to short-axis able portrayal of global LV systolic function. In is achieved when both papillary muscles are this plane, advanced users may obtain visualized in cross section and appear sym- information about MV anatomy, but in metric, as shown in Figure It is important acutely ill patients this view has limited to rotate the transducer sufficiently to obtain utility.
LV systolic function can be as- a true cross-sectional image of the LV cavity sessed but may be underestimated com- that appears circular. An oval-shaped LV cavity pared to the mid-ventricular level. Mid-ventricular, papillary muscle level: o which can lead to erroneous interpretation of As described above, this imaging plane LV systolic function or regional wall motion. Both papillary muscles are seen in segmental LV wall motion.
This view also helps cross section in the center of the circular assess the shape and function of the interven- left ventricular cavity. Motion of the LV tricular septum in the context of RV dilata- chamber wall segments is best assessed tion and dysfunction.
Large or moderate-sized at this level, as well as overall LV systolic pericardial effusions are also well visualized.
No specific angle of incidence In the traditional cardiac imaging sequence, the p is necessary to capture an ideal image. The LV apex is visualized sequentially In general, acquiring adequate quality images starting from the mid-papillary muscle from the apical window is more challenging than level and moving inferiorly. This view from the parasternal or subcostal windows. Ide- does not provide a significant amount of ally, patients should be positioned in a left lateral additional information, but in rare cases decubitus position, or at least supine with some a large LV apical thrombus may be seen.
A, Cardiac base—pulmonary artery and aortic valve levels. B, Mitral valve. C, Mid-ventricle. D, Apex. A, Aortic valve. In obese or aimed toward the patient's right shoulder. The mechanically ventilated patients, acquiring inter- transducer orientation marker should be pointed pretable apical images is sometimes not possible.
The interventricular septum should p Placing the transducer on the LV apex is criti- be perfectly vertical and in the center of the cal for accurate imaging from the apical window, screen. The transducer may need to be slightly and its position can vary significantly between rotated so that the LV and RV cavities are visu- patients.
In general, the apex is located just infer- alized in true longitudinal cross section. Subtle olateral to the left nipple in men and underneath adjustments of transducer position may be the inferolateral quadrant of the left breast in required to optimize the view of the LV cavity, women. One approach is to slide the transducer specifically to avoid foreshortening. Foreshort- inferolaterally on the chest from the parasternal ening commonly occurs in the apical window short-axis position toward the apex.
It is not allowed to publish this proof 98 3—HEART and the heart appears short and globular rather is in view, then the transducer is under- than long and oval.
An ideal apical 4-chamber rotated or overrotated, respectively. This image is presented in Figure Apical 3-chamber view: Starting o tremendous amount of clinical information. The MV degrees counterclockwise. This although only the anterolateral and inferoseptal view allows assessment of regional LV walls are visualized. Although they are not part function, specifically of the inferolateral of a standard point-of-care ultrasound exam, and anteroseptal LV walls.
Apical 5-chamber view: Starting o plete evaluation of the heart Figure Apical 4-chamber view: This is the transducer is rotated approximately basic view from the apical window, as 30 degrees clockwise.
The ideal view described above. Apical 2-chamber view: Starting from an as the apical 4-chamber view LV, RV, apical 4-chamber view, the transducer is LA, and RA but with the addition of rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
This view may provide additional and LA. A, 4-chamber. B, 2-chamber. C, 3-chamber. D, 5-chamber. The other views. Relative RV and LV chamber sizes subcostal window offers several advantages: can be compared. Providers must be careful to o 1. Supine positioning is favorable for avoid foreshortening, which can lead to erro- subcostal imaging.
Surface landmarks are reliable, permit- size. The subcostal window has high sensitiv- ting rapid image acquisition in most ity to assess for pericardial effusion, specifi- cases. In emergent situations, such as during and is ideal to assess for diastolic collapse of cardiac arrest, ultrasound images can either chamber in cardiac tamponade. In many be obtained without interfering with patients, a reasonable view of the LV can be resuscitative efforts.
In patients with hyperinflated lungs due A subcostal 4-chamber view usually allows to chronic lung disease or mechanical rapid assessments of global LV systolic func- ventilation, downward displacement of tion and is sufficient to guide initial manage- the heart is ideal for imaging from the ment in emergent situations. Pericardial tamponade and severe RV dysfunction, two conditions that may From the subcostal window, a longitudinal p require urgent intervention, can be view of the IVC can be obtained to guide fluid diagnosed effectively via the subcostal management.
IVC distention and collapsibil- window. Hypovolemia and LV systolic dysfunc- help determine whether a patient will respond tion, two common clinical conditions, favorably to a fluid challenge see Chapter 18, can frequently be diagnosed effectively Inferior Vena Cava.
The transducer should be pressed down to aim the ultrasound beam posteriorly Figure firmly, almost flattened, under the xiphoid pro- At this point, slight adjustments may be cess. In some patients, a significant amount required to center the RA-IVC junction on the of pressure is required, and patients should be screen.
A true longitudinal cross section of the warned about the discomfort. The ultrasound IVC's maximal diameter measured just distal to beam should be pointed upward toward the the hepatic vein—IVC junction or 2 cm from the heart and behind the sternum. If the provider IVC-RA junction is required for an accurate is having difficulty visualizing the heart in this assessment of IVC respiratory variation. Slight window, patients should bend their knees to relax transducer rotation may be required to align the abdominal wall musculature and take deep inspi- transducer with the IVC longitudinally.
If bowel or stomach gas shows the hepatic vein emptying into the IVC impedes image acquisition, the operator can slide along with the IVC itself draining into the the transducer toward the patient's right to use RA. This helps to avoid the common error of the liver as an acoustic window.
C, Cross-sec- tional anatomy. Radical transducer movements, and image interpretation. Once these common when novices are attempting to steps are mastered, the true challenge of obtain an ideal image, often result in the point-of-care ultrasound begins: integrat- loss of the entire view.
Many echocardiog- and important findings are emphasized in raphy laboratories have image libraries, Chapters 14 to The near limitless de- and collections of ultrasound images are grees of freedom associated with cardiac available through professional societies, ultrasound imaging can easily overwhelm private companies, and online. Quality assur- the heart. Other, more advanced views ance is essential to protect patient safety.
Acquisi- trainees should understand that their tion of interpretable images from the clinical evaluation should supersede parasternal and apical windows is best their US interpretation. It is not allowed to publish this proof s References 1.
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Ultra- ing. Although ultrasound is sensitive to detect sound guidance for paracentesis has been small amounts of peritoneal free fluid, it cannot shown to improve procedural success rates accurately differentiate types of peritoneal free and decrease complications, hospital costs, and fluid.
Therefore, historical clues, such as recent length of stay. The minimum amount of fluid in the peritoneal cavity detect- Detection of peritoneal fluid by ultrasound p able by ultrasound will vary depending on requires an understanding of the anatomic several factors: patient positioning, etiology of spaces where peritoneal free fluid accumulates.
The greater peritoneal of the images, and provider skill level. In a supine position causes. In trauma patients, the presence of gravity causes fluid in the upper abdomen to flow peritoneal free fluid is a surrogate marker for from the left upper quadrant and right para- solid organ injury. Hemoperitoneum from colic gutter into the right upper quadrant.
Third, the flow into the pelvis. If the source of fluid is above the pelvic inlet and fluid accumulation begins Image Acquisition s in a supine position, fluid gravitates toward the hepatorenal recess for three reasons. First, the A low-frequency curvilinear or phased- p hepatorenal peritoneal reflection is more poste- array transducer is needed to examine the rior relative to other abdominal structures.
Sec- abdomen and pelvis with ultrasound. Three ond, the lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine areas must be evaluated to detect peritoneal and anterior location of the sacral promontory free fluid: right upper quadrant, left upper relative to the hepatorenal recess prevents free quadrant, and pelvis Figure A, Right upper quadrant window.
Visualize the right subdiaphragmatic space, hepatorenal recess Morison pouch, the most sensitive recess for upper abdominal free fluid , and the right paracolic gutter. B, Left upper quadrant window. Visualize the left subdiaphragmatic space the most important area in the left upper quadrant , splenorenal space, and left paracolic gutter.
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