POCUS

Question 1

Pulse Wave doppler

Answer 1

at the mitral valve shows 2 peaks, one being the mitral valve opening and the other being atrial systole, this gives you a picture of diastolic fucntion

Question 2

normal IVC in spontaneous breathing patient? cutoff for collapsibility?

Answer 2

<2.1 cm, <50% collapse

Question 3

Criteria for high RA pressure in spont breathing patient?

Answer 3

IVC >2.1 cm, collapse <50%