Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis
- Practice blind and ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis.
- Master the parasternal, apical, and subxiphoid approaches.
- Visualization of pericardial fluid under ultrasound
- Palpation and identification of the xiphoid process and intercostal spaces 4~5
- Needle insertion and aspiration in the pericardial space
- Able to use all standard equipment to drain the pericardial fluid (catheter, dilator, etc.)
Ultrasound Guided Hemothorax Chest Drain
- Practice ultrasound-guided hemothorax diagnosis and drainage.
- Palpable ribs for procedure site identification, intercostal spaces 4~6
- Visualization of hemothorax fluid under ultrasound in the pleural cavity
- Complete procedure chest tube drainage, including the ability for ultrasound Seldinger technique
- Able to use all standard clinical equipment to drain the pleural cavity
Ultrasoundable Anatomy
Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis
- Ribs for procedure site identification, intercostal spaces 4~6
- Pericardial effusion visible under ultrasound
- Diaphragm
Ultrasound Guided Hemothorax Chest Drain
- Ribs for procedure site identification, intercostal spaces 4~6
- Lung
- Diaphragm/Liver
- Hemothorax Fluid
Palpable and Visual Anatomy
Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis
- Partial left and right rib cage
- Partial sternum with xiphoid process
- Nipple
Ultrasound Guided Hemothorax Chest Drain
- Ribs
- Nipple
