Publications by authors named "Kenneth Alabre"
Can J Anaesth
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare echocardiographic assessments using a subcostal-only window (EASy) against focused transthoracic echocardiography (FTTE) using three different windows, to determine if EASy could serve as an effective entry technique for novice sonographers.
- Researchers analyzed echocardiographic data from 102 patients, focusing on key indicators like left and right ventricular size and contractility, and found substantial agreement between EASy and FTTE findings for various cardiac assessments.
- The results indicated that using the subcostal window (EASy) provided nearly perfect agreement for identifying pericardial effusion and significant agreement for left ventricular and right ventricular assessments, suggesting it can be a reliable technique
