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Echocardiography Probe Positioning and Scanning Techniques - PLAX, PSAX, Subcostal and Suprasternal Views

Dr. Sam's Imaging Library via YouTube

Overview

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Learn comprehensive echocardiography probe positioning and scanning techniques in this 14-minute medical video that covers all major cardiac views. Master the proper methods for obtaining Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX), Right Ventricular Inflow and Outflow, Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) at multiple levels including aortic, pulmonary bifurcation, mitral valve, and papillary muscle. Explore various apical views including 4-chamber, 5-chamber, 2-chamber, and 3-chamber positions, followed by instruction on subxiphoid, subcostal IVC long axis, and suprasternal long axis views. Each scanning technique is thoroughly demonstrated with clear timing markers for easy reference and review.

Syllabus

0:00 - Parasternal Long Axis View
3:50 - Right Ventricular Inflow View
4:47 - Right Ventricular Outflow View
5:13 - Parasternal Short Axis View Aortic Level
6:14 - Pulmonary Bifurcation
7:06 - Mitral Valve Level
7:42 - Papillary Muscle Level
8:14 - Apical 4 Chamber View
10:26 - Apical 5 Chamber View
10:44 - Apical 2 Chamber View
11:15 - Apical 3 Chamber View
11:39 - Subxiphoid View
12:07 - Subcostal IVC Long Axis View
12:32 - Suprasternal Long Axis View

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Dr. Sam's Imaging Library

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  • It was helpful to get the proper windows and probe use as well as making best axis and views which needed according to study area or regional of interest

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