Current issues with emergency cardiac ultrasound probe and image conventions

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As emergency physicians (EPs) and other noncardiologists incorporate bedside ultrasound (US) and bedside echocardiography (echo) into their practice, confusion has resulted from the differing imaging conventions used by cardiac and general imaging. The author discusses the origin of these differences, current cardiac imaging conventions, and controversies in emergency medicine (EM) regarding adoption of imaging conventions. Also discussed in detail are specific echo windows and experience with different approaches. While there is no perfect solution to merging the differing conventions, it is important that those performing and teaching bedside US and echo have a thorough understanding of the issues involved, and adopt a consistent approach. © 2008 by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

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Moore, C. (2008, March). Current issues with emergency cardiac ultrasound probe and image conventions. Academic Emergency Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2008.00052.x

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