Gastric Ultrasound
Scanning¶
- Abdominal settings with curved arrway low frequency (2-5mHz) probe
- Scan in sagittal plane
- Sweep between subcostal margins
- Start supine and follow up with right lateral decubitus
Applied Anatomy¶
- Gastric antrum reflects contents of the entire stomach
- Hollow structure with a prominent wall
Empty Stomach¶
Solid Food Early Stage¶
Solid Food Late Stage¶
Fluids¶
Volume Conversion¶
