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Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
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Welcome
Introduction to FoCUS2 Topics -
Section 1Video: Cardiac Anatomy
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Cardiac Anatomy3 Topics
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Section 2Key Video: Obtaining the 5 Views
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Acquisition & the 4Ps4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Acquiring The 5 Views5 Topics|1 Quiz
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Clinical Case Scenario
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Section 3Interpretation11 Topics|2 Quizzes
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Interpretation: The RUSH Protocol1 Quiz
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Section 4Medical Management
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Foundations of Echocardiography
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ReferencesReferences & Further Reading
Quizzes
Lesson 5,
Topic 2
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Patient Position
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Left lateral decubitus position.
Left arm placed under the patients head.
For subcostal views – The supine position with knees bent and abdominal muscles relaxed is preferred.
Scanning Position
Facing the Patient
You may choose to scan the patient with your left hand whist facing the patient. The machine and settings can be adjusted with your right hand.
Behind the Patient
Alternatively, scan the patient’s heart with your right hand. Stand behind the patient and manipulate the machine settings with your left hand.