Apical 4 chamber deep view
- Attempt to palpate the apex and place the transducer over the beat towards the right shoulder
- The marker should be facing the between 2 and 3 o'clock
- Demonstrate the left and right ventricles and atria
- Assess over all ventricular function normal vs abnormal vs hyperdynamic
- Assess LV and RV size as a ratio to each other
- Identify any free pericardial fluid