Probe Selection and Machine Presets for Point-of-Care Ultrasound of the Abdominal Aorta

To perform a point of care ultrasound evaluation of the abdominal aorta, select a 2.5 to 3.5 megahertz curvilinear probe, which provides the best visualization for most adults. Alternatively, use the phased array probe of 1 to 5 megahertz, commonl