7 – Supraclavicular approach: the brachial plexus is a cluster of black profiles

Align the pulsatile subclavian artery to the center of the monitor

Rotate and tilt the transducer to obtain the best possible SAX view of the pulsatile subclavian artery and brachial plexus nerve divisions

Adjust depth, gain and focus

The hyperechoic first rib has to be exactly underneath the vessel. The pleura is posterior to the first rib. (Note air artifact, periodic