Training activity information

Details

Produce high-quality cardiac ultrasound images, demonstrating use of a full range of machine controls and ultrasound probes including standalone probe

Considerations

  • Effect of all machine controls on the 2D image: depth, sector width, focus, TGC’s, harmonics, gain and compression/dynamic range
  • Optimisation of 2D image in a challenging patient
  • Consider the impact of the ECG on image acquisition

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Perform and report high quality transthoracic echocardiography.

# 4 Outcome

Practice echocardiography in accordance with local and national guidelines.