The Sonosite SII ultrasound machine supports regional anesthetic techniques used during supraclavicular blocks – serving as an alternative or adjunct to general anesthesia needed for postoperative pain control for upper extremity surgeries (mid-humerus through the hand). Anesthesiologist Dr. David Auyong MD of Seattle, Washington here reviews scanning techniques and sonographic landmarks for the ultrasound guided nerve block. Dr. Auyong highlights patient position, the type of transducer used, the needle position and injection technique. The ability to image the plexus, rib, pleura, and subclavian artery increases safety due to improved monitoring of anatomy and needle placement.
The Sonosite SII ultrasound machine provides clear visualization of needle and nerve during block placements, allowing precise placement of local anesthetic with minimal patient discomfort. Interscalene nerve blocks with Sonosite II permit the placement of local anesthetic around the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus at the level of the C6 vertebral body between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. Anesthesiologist Dr. David Auyong MD of Seattle, Washington here reviews scanning techniques and sonographic landmarks for this procedure which is typically performed to provide anesthesia or analgesia for surgery of the shoulder and upper arm.
Dr. David Auyong reviews scanning techniques and sonographic landmarks for a ultrasound-guided saphenous nerve block.
Using the apical view and a phased array probe during bedside cardiac ultrasound examinations can enable clinicians to evaluate cardiac health, structures, & ventricular contractility. This view is ideal for identifying cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.
3D animation demonstrating a Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) view while performing the eFAST exam.
This video details the use of bedside cardiac ultrasound imaging, specifically the parasternal short-axis view, with a phased array probe to evaluate cardiac health and anatomy, especially when looking at a patient's left ventricular contractility.