Ultrasound: Probe orientation: Difference between revisions

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==Background==
==Planes==
 
*Transverse: Probe placed across body right to left to create an axial view with probe marker pointing to patient's right
*Longitudinal: Probe placed vertically along body to create a sagittal view with probe marker pointing to patient's head


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 16:50, 19 September 2017

Planes

  • Transverse: Probe placed across body right to left to create an axial view with probe marker pointing to patient's right
  • Longitudinal: Probe placed vertically along body to create a sagittal view with probe marker pointing to patient's head

See Also

References