Case Study Video: Ultrasound-Guidance for Paracentesis (10:09)

Go to http://www.sonosite.com/education for more videos and information about ultrasound technology. This video details how the use of bedside ultrasound imaging when performing paracentesis, as well as identifying ideal candidates for this procedure, mapping the internal jugular vein and ascites to determine an ideal puncture point, needle depth, and needle trajectory. To receive notifications about the YouTube videos from Sonosite, click the Subscribe button to subscribe to this channel. For a more comprehensive and portable video library, please download the SonoAccess™ iPhone® app at http://www.sonoaccess.com. Become a fan! Keep up with Sonosite on Twitter (http://twitter.com/sonosite) and Facebook (http://bit.ly/5KiQMX).