Focused Real-Time Ultrasonography for Nephrologists

Figure 2

Subcostal cardiac landmarks. Subcostal view is a good window for locating the right atrium prior to the IVC, is useful for qualitative assessment of cardiac contractility, and is sensitive for detecting pericardial effusion or tamponade (frequently unsuspected). As in all transthoracic cardiac views, the right ventricle is closest to the ultrasound probe (see Figure 1, probe position A1). Reproduced from http://www.sonoguide.com/FAST.html 10/08/2016.