Ultrasound: Probe selection

Probes

Linear

• Use: vascular access, MSK, nerve, ocular and small parts imaging

Curvilinear

• Uses:
  • Aortic ultrasound
  • Biliary ultrasound
  • Bladder ultrasound
  • FAST exam
  • EFAST exam
  • IVC ultrasound
  • Pelvic ultrasound (transabdominal)
  • Renal ultrasound

Phased Array

• Use: cardiac, abdominal, lung imaging

Endocavitary

• Use: transvaginal, intraoral imaging

Probe Selection

See Also

• Ultrasound (main)