Dr. Somali Nguyen presents a comprehensive guide to performing an abdominal ultrasound using a curvilinear probe, ideal for visualizing deep structures. He demonstrates how to locate key anatomical landmarks including the inferior vena cava, aorta, liver, kidneys, gallbladder, spleen, intestines, and bladder. The lecture emphasizes proper probe orientation, patient positioning, and scanning techniques such as fanning and rocking to ensure full visualization. He also introduces the “mowing the lawn” method for intestinal assessment and highlights views relevant to anesthesia providers, offering a practical and systematic approach to abdominal imaging.
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