Review Note

Last Update: 10/22/2023 02:45 AM

Current Deck: SrikAnki::Term 1 - TTM::Week 1::POCUS

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identify the orientation of the image based on the probe {{c1::marker}} (an indicator on the probe) and the icon on the ultrasound machine
--> probe orientation is important to ensure that your {{c2::hand}} movements translate to the movements on the ultrasound screen

when the indicator is pointed to the patients {{c5::head}}

--> image slices are along the {{c8::median}} or sagittal plane

--> image will have anterior, posterior, superior and inferior information - relative to the image slice

when the indicator is pointed to the patients {{c6::right}} side

--> image slices are {{c7::transverse}}

--> image will have anterior, posterior, right and left, or medial and lateral information - relative to the image slice

IN SUPINE position...

--> Objects near the {{c3::top}} of the screen correlate with structures {{c4::closest}} to the probe (anterior) on the patient.

--> Objects near the {{c3::bottom}} of the screen correlate with structures {{c4::furthest}} away from the probe (posterior) on the patient.

Back Extra

Phased array transducer and accompanying parasternal short axis image

Top image: indicator pointing toward patient head, towel tucked into pants

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SrikAnki::TTM SrikAnki::POCUS

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