Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis
Course time: 1h 30min
The Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis course provides a basic outline of ultrasound-guided thoracentesis, including methods for image optimization, ideal ultrasound equipment settings (including transducer selection), identification of anatomical structures, and the most common procedural steps involved in performing an ultrasound-guided thoracentesis.
of 7 sections completed
Thoracentesis: Introduction
Introductory material and disclaimer
Thoracentesis: Pretest
Assess your current knowledge in this subject area with a pretest
Thoracentesis: Lesson 1
Introduction, background, and anatomy
Thoracentesis: Mid-Test
Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 with a mid-test
Thoracentesis: Lesson 2
Technique
Thoracentesis: Post-Test
Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 and lesson 2 with a post-test. Score 80% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.
Description
- Fluid (Effusion)
- Liver
- Diaphragm
Description
Highlighted Area: Diaphragm
Description
- The lung is seen as an echogenic structure moving with respiration
- Identify the most inferior fluid pocket while avoiding the lung, solid organ, and diaphragm
- Measure to determine appropriate needle depth
Description
- Fluid
- Liver
- Diaphragm
Description
- Fluid
- Liver
- Diaphragm
Description
- Rostral Rib
- Caudal Rib
- Chest Wall
- Parietal Pleura
- Pleural Effusion
Description
- Superior Chest
- Inferior Abdomen
- Diaphragm
- Spleen
- Kidney
- Large Pleural Effusion
Description
- Pleural Effusion (Fluid)
- Left Ventricle (LV)
- Right Ventricle (RV)
- Descending Aorta
Description
- Fluid
- Liver
- Diaphragm
Description
- Fluid (Pleural Effusion)
- Lung
- Diaphragm
Description
- Septated Fluid
- Liver
Description
- Chest Wall
- Pleural Interface
- Rib
Description
- Fluid
- Liver
- Diaphragm
Description
- Fluid (Pleural Effusion)
- Lung
- Diaphragm
Description
- Septated Fluid
- Liver
Description
- Chest Wall
- Pleural Interface
- Rib