Evaluating Propagation Maps

Accurate Propogation Map* Rib Echo Measurement

REMINDER SHEET

Observation

Impact

Corrective Action

Observation

Impact

Corrective Action

Parallel Shear Wave

Margins

Accurate Measurement

None

Non-Parallel Shear Wave

Margins

Potentially Overestimated Measurement

Center Probe in Intercostal Space

Invalid Measurement

Observation

Impact

Corrective Action

No Shear Wave

No Measurement Value

Center Probe on Liver

* The accuracy of the FibroScan® measurement also depends on other quality indicators. These include A-Mode, B-Mode, Liver Targeting Tool, as well as proper probe selection and placement.

Probe Position Guidance

Probe Centered on Liver Probe Not Centered on Liver

REMINDER SHEET

Observation

Impact

Corrective Action

Observation

Impact

Corrective Action

Liver Sustained in Respiration

Measurements inCorrect Location

None

Intermittent View of Liver and Lung

Measurements Not in Center of Liver

Move Down (Inferior) One

Intercostal Space

Probe Not Centered on Liver

Observation

Impact

Corrective Action

Intermittent View of Intestines and Liver

Measurements Not in Center of Liver

Move Up (Superior) One

Intercostal Space

ENA-16-001, Rev. 1.0