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02/Apr/2026
02/Apr/2026
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2026AO1802
Highlights ■ All standard echocardiographic views were obtained in the prone position. ■ In the prone position, 16 of 17 key variables were consistently acquired. ■ Image quality was slightly reduced only in the parasternal view. ■ Quantitative measurements were comparable between the prone and supine positions. ABSTRACT Objective: Transthoracic echocardiography is essential for hemodynamic assessment in critically ill patients; however, its use in the prone position remains challenging. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of performing transthoracic echocardiography […]
Keywords: Echocardiography, transthoracic; Equipment design; Hemodynamics; Point-of-care systems; Prone position