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Ultrasound<br />
Quick guide<br />
Introduction to transthoracic echo<br />
Anne-Sophie Beraud, cardiologist<br />
Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France<br />
Toni Burkett<br />
Philips Healthcare – Ultrasound<br />
The more you see, the more you can do<br />
The use of focused echo at the patient’s bedside allows the physician<br />
to quickly assess chamber sizes, global LV and RV function, RV strain,<br />
hypovolemia, and fluid responsiveness. In addition, pericardial effusion,<br />
signs of tamponade, and significant valvular regurgitation can be identified.<br />
POC echo is a valuable tool that allows the treating physician to answer<br />
specific clinical questions that can guide the immediate care of patients.<br />
Introduction to transthoracic echo<br />
The basics<br />
The transducer<br />
• The optimal transducer for transthoracic<br />
echo is a low-frequency phased array.<br />
Orientation of the ultrasound image for echo<br />
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