Pediatric Echocardiography

Pediatrics

Video course

by Deane Yim, MBChB FRACP

There are important differences in the way that pediatric echo is performed compared to adult echo. After attending this course, you’ll gain the necessary skills to perform a standard pediatric transthoracic echocardiogram—from patient preparation and probe selection to interpretation of pediatric echo images, and screening for congenital heart disease. Dive into this fascinating course!

3h 59m

7 Quizzes

5 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Prepare the child for a successful echocardiographic study
Acquire pediatric echocardiographic views with confidence
Optimize the images using different machine settings and probe selection
Follow a sequential segmental approach to assess for congenital heart disease (CHD)
Perform and interpret a hemodynamic assessment when CHD is present
Interpret and recognize common forms of CHD
Report your findings using a pediatric echocardiography reporting template

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Chapter 1

Preparation for scanning a child

A child's cooperation for an echo can be unpredictable. This chapter will arm you with several tips and tricks to sufficiently prepare the patient and optimize the study.

4 lessons

17m

Preparation for scanning a child intro

Reviewing tips and tricks

Selecting your probe

Optimizing machine settings

10m

Preparation for scanning a child quiz

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Chapter 2

Sequential segmental approach in theory

Before scanning, it is essential to understand cardiac morphology and a segmental approach to congenital heart disease. This chapter lays down the foundation.

9 lessons

34m

Sequential segmental approach in theory intro

Introducing sequential segmental analysis

Determining atrial arrangement

Defining atrioventricular valves and connections

Recognizing abnormal atrioventricular valves and connections

Defining ventricular arrangements

Defining ventriculoarterial valves and connections

Defining the great arteries

Defining situs and visceroatrial connections

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Chapter 3

Sequential segmental approach in practice

Now that we're ready to start the echocardiogram, this chapter introduces the standard pediatric imaging views and presents a stepwise approach to scanning.

8 lessons

41m

Sequential segmental approach in practice intro

Getting the basics right

Using subcostal views

Using parasternal views

Using high parasternal views

Using apical views

Using suprasternal views

Completing an echocardiography reporting template

11m

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Chapter 4

Atrial septal defects

6 lessons

24m

Atrial septal defects intro

Reviewing types of atrial septal defects

Recognizing atrial septal defects using echocardiography

Assessing atrial septal defect rims

Assessing the hemodynamics of atrial septal defects

Assessing atrial septal defects post-closure

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Chapter 5

Ventricular septal defects

7 lessons

37m

Ventricular septal defects intro

Defining types of ventricular septal defects

Performing ventricular septal defect sweeps

Recognizing ventricular septal defects using echocardiography

Assessing the hemodynamics of ventricular septal defects

Recognizing associated lesions

Assessing ventricular septal defects post-closure

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Chapter 6

Tetralogy of Fallot

6 lessons

32m

Tetralogy of Fallot intro

Defining tetralogy of Fallot

Describing anatomical variants and associated anomalies

Assessing tetralogy of Fallot using echocardiography (part 1)

Assessing tetralogy of Fallot using echocardiography (part 2)

Assessing tetralogy of Fallot post-surgery

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Chapter 7

Transposition of the great arteries

6 lessons

23m

Transposition of the great arteries intro

Defining transposition of the great arteries

Assessing transposition of the great arteries using echocardiography (part 1)

Assessing transposition of the great arteries using echocardiography (part 2)

Evaluating transposition of the great arteries pre-surgery

Evaluating transposition of the great arteries post-surgery

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Chapter 8

Demonstration of a complete pediatric echocardiogram

7 lessons

35m

Preparing to perform the pediatric echocardiogram

Demonstrating subcostal views

Demonstrating parasternal views

Demonstrating high parasternal views

Demonstrating apical views

Demonstrating suprasternal views

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Teachers of this course

Deane Yim, MBChB FRACP

Pediatric and Imaging Cardiologist at Children’s Cardiac Centre, Perth Children’s Hospital; Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Western Australia

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Nora Drenaline

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All members receive a certificate for completing this course. For Pro members, the certificate comes with 5 CME credits.

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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Preparation for scanning a child

Sequential segmental approach in theory

Sequential segmental approach in practice

Atrial septal defects

Ventricular septal defects

Tetralogy of Fallot

Transposition of the great arteries

Demonstration of a complete pediatric echocardiogram

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners