Echo

Question 1

Pericardial effusion vs pleural effusion

Answer 1

above descending aorta = pericardial

below = pleural

Question 2

5 Es to look for

Answer 2

1. Effusion
2. Ejection fraction EF
3. Equality RV/LV
4. Exit (Aortic root)
5. Entrance (IVC)

Question 3

Views of echo

Answer 3

Parasternal long
Parasternal short
apical 4
subxiphoid