Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography: Basics of Knobology 101

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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