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Am J Perinatol 2024; 41(16): 2193-2197
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1782652
Review Article

Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography: Basics of Knobology 101

Aimann Surak 
1   Department of Pediatrics, Philip Charles Etches Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
,
Gabriel Altit 
2   Division of Neonatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
,
Yogen Singh 
3   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California
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Abstract

Targeted neonatal echocardiography (TNE) is essential when approaching hemodynamic instability in neonates. Competency in this field requires standardized training, including robust hands-on experience. Proficiency in understanding the key elements of ultrasound knobology is indispensable for optimal acquisition of imaging. This is a narrative review summarizing the key elements of knobology in TNE. Literature review was mainly done through PubMed. There was no funding allocated for the production of this manuscript.

Key Points

  • Robust and structured training is essential

  • Understanding knobology is required to achieve competency in TNE

  • Optimizing knobology is critical for an accurate hemodynamic interpretation report

Keywords

resolution - NICU - knobology - targeted neonatal echocardiography

Authors' Contributions

Authors A.S., G.A., and Y.S. reviewed the literature and drafted the manuscript.




Publication History

Received: 22 December 2023

Accepted: 26 February 2024

Article published online:
19 March 2024

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