Finding The Subcostal Echocardiography View

The subcostal view is especially popular in emergency situations as it allows you to see pericardial effusion. Learn how to find subcostal echocardiogram view, assess left ventricular function and how to manipulate the transducer to view different parts of the ventricular.
Prof. Thomas Binder, MD demonstrates how to position the patient for a subcostal ultrasound. The subcostal window presents challenges depending on the patients body type. Prof. Thomas Binder, MD advises how to ultrasound on varying body types in order to obtain the optimal subcostal echocardiography view. The first subcostal view presented in this demo is ideal for both ventricle function and pericardial effusion.
You will also learn which structures you can identify and how to asses the ventricular function and pericardial effusion.
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