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. 2015 Sep;7(9):E311–E325. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.09.40

Table 5. Transcutaneous ultrasound (TUS) access to different mediastinal regions. Required adequate visualization of anatomic structures.

Region Required adequate visualization of anatomic structures
Supraortic Whole aortic arch with all branches and both brachiocephalic veins (suprasternal approach)
Paratracheal Right brachiocephalic vein, brachiocephalic trunk and ascending aorta, right pulmonary artery (suprasternal approach)
Aorto-pulmonary Whole aortic arch, pulmonary trunk (suprasternal approach)
Prevascular Ascending aorta and pulmonary artery (right and left parasternal approach)
Subcarinal Ascending aorta, right pulmonary artery, left atrium in two planes (right and left parasternal approach)
Pericardial Right atrium, right and left ventricle, pericardial fat pads bilaterally (right and left parasternal approach)