Ultrasound: probe selection

Probes

Linear

• Uses:
  • DVT ultrasound
  • Ocular ultrasound
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • Ultrasound: Nerves
  • Ultrasound-guided Procedures (Vascular access, nerve blocks, etc)

Curvilinear

• Uses:
  • Aortic ultrasound
  • Biliary ultrasound
  • Bladder ultrasound
  • FAST exam
  • EFAST exam
  • IVC ultrasound
  • Pelvic ultrasound (transabdominal)
  • Renal ultrasound

Phased Array

• Uses:
  • Cardiac ultrasound
  • Aortic ultrasound
  • Biliary ultrasound
  • Bladder ultrasound
  • FAST exam
  • EFAST exam
  • IVC ultrasound
  • Pelvic ultrasound (transabdominal)
  • Renal ultrasound

Endocavitary

• Uses:
  • Pelvic ultrasound (transvaginal)
  • Peritonsillar abscess

Probe Selection

See Also

• Ultrasound (main)