Probe:

• Cardiac

Positioning:

• Left lateral
• Supine (subcostal view)

Views:

• Parasternal long-axis
• Parasternal short-axis
• Apical four-chamber
• Subcostal

Uses:

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Critical pathology in four areas of the heart:

• The left ventricle
• The right ventricle
• Valve stenosis and regurgitation
• Pericardial effusion

Probe:

• Cardiac: for B-lines and pleural effusion
• Curved: for all purposes
• Linear: for pleura and detect pneumothorax

Positioning:

• Seated forward with arms folded on pillow for pleural effusion
• Any position for pulmonary oedema
• Supine/near-to-supine for pneumothorax

Views:

• Posterior approach for pleural effusion
• Anti-dependent zones for pneumothorax (anterior saggital, second intercostal space, mid-clavicular line)
• Dependent zones for cardiogenic pulmonary oedema

Uses:

• Pleural effusions
• Pulmonary oedema (cardiogenic, non-cardiogenic)
• Consolidation
• Pneumothorax

Abdominal scan

Probe:

• Curved

Positioning:

• Supine

Views:

• Central abdominal
• Left lower lateral

• Ascites and paracentesis

Bladder scan

Probe:

• Curved

Positioning:

• Supine with full bladder

Views:

• Pelvis – sagittal – transverse

Uses:

• Incomplete voiding
• Reduced urine output vs catheter blockage