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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.
5 Lessons
16m 52s
Preparation for scanning a child intro
22s
Reviewing tips and tricks
4m 28s
Selecting your probe
2m 57s
Optimizing machine settings
9m 5s
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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.
10 Lessons
33m 58s
Sequential segmental approach in theory intro
25s
Introducing sequential segmental analysis
2m 32s
Determining atrial arrangement
2m 39s
Defining atrioventricular valves and connections
3m 22s
Recognizing abnormal atrioventricular valves and connections
5m 43s
Defining ventricular arrangements
3m 47s
Defining ventriculoarterial valves and connections
6m
Defining the great arteries
6m 4s
Defining situs and visceroatrial connections
3m 26s
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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.
9 Lessons
40m 4s
Sequential segmental approach in practice intro
23s
Getting the basics right
2m 35s
Using subcostal views
7m 21s
Using parasternal views
6m 22s
Using high parasternal views
2m 38s
Using apical views
5m 49s
Using suprasternal views
4m 34s
Completing an echocardiography reporting template
10m 22s
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Chapter 4

Atrial septal defects

Atrial septal defects (ASDs) are a common form of congenital heart disease (CHD). This chapter covers a comprehensive assessment of ASD, including indications for closure.
7 Lessons
23m 37s
Atrial septal defects intro
21s
Reviewing types of atrial septal defects
2m 59s
Recognizing atrial septal defects using echocardiography
4m 43s
Assessing atrial septal defect rims
6m 28s
Assessing the hemodynamics of atrial septal defects
4m 21s
Assessing atrial septal defects post-closure
4m 45s
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Chapter 5

Ventricular septal defects

Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are the most common form of CHD. This chapter covers a comprehensive assessment of VSD, including indications for closure.
8 Lessons
36m 8s
Ventricular septal defects intro
16s
Defining types of ventricular septal defects
4m 9s
Performing ventricular septal defect sweeps
6m 53s
Recognizing ventricular septal defects using echocardiography
4m 35s
Assessing the hemodynamics of ventricular septal defects
8m 15s
Recognizing associated lesions
5m 41s
Assessing ventricular septal defects post-closure
6m 19s
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Chapter 6

Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) can be cyanotic or acyanotic depending on the degree of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. This chapter covers a comprehensive assessment of TOF.
7 Lessons
31m 20s
Tetralogy of Fallot intro
22s
Defining tetralogy of Fallot
4m 4s
Describing anatomical variants and associated anomalies
5m 53s
Assessing tetralogy of Fallot using echocardiography (part 1)
5m 17s
Assessing tetralogy of Fallot using echocardiography (part 2)
7m 32s
Assessing tetralogy of Fallot post-surgery
8m 12s
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Chapter 7

Transposition of the great arteries

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a form of cyanotic CHD. This chapter covers a comprehensive assessment of TGA with intact ventricular septum.
7 Lessons
22m 34s
Transposition of the great arteries intro
24s
Defining transposition of the great arteries
2m 56s
Assessing transposition of the great arteries using echocardiography (part 1)
4m 7s
Assessing transposition of the great arteries using echocardiography (part 2)
3m 47s
Evaluating transposition of the great arteries pre-surgery
6m 36s
Evaluating transposition of the great arteries post-surgery
4m 44s
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Chapter 8

Demonstration of a complete pediatric echocardiogram

Let’s apply everything you’ve learned as we walk you through how to perform the exam and position the probe on a live pediatric patient. It’s almost like you’re standing in the room!
7 Lessons
34m 9s
Preparing to perform the pediatric echocardiogram
2m 21s
Demonstrating subcostal views
8m 10s
Demonstrating parasternal views
7m 24s
Demonstrating high parasternal views
4m 24s
Demonstrating apical views
6m 26s
Demonstrating suprasternal views
4m 39s
Pediatric Echocardiography outro
45s
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Teachers of this course
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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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