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Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography Guide

TnECHO & Neonatal Hemodynamics

1 What is the Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography Guide?

Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography (TnECHO) is bedside cardiac ultrasound used by neonatologists to directly assess hemodynamics — shunt flow, contractility, and pulmonary pressures — rather than relying on indirect clinical signs alone. PediAid links to NeoCardioLab's dedicated TnECHO and neonatal hemodynamics reference for clinicians who want to go deeper than the app's own in-app echo measurement tool.

2 When to use it

  • Assessing a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and its hemodynamic significance
  • Evaluating suspected persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)
  • Assessing myocardial contractility and systemic blood flow in a hypotensive or unstable neonate
  • Learning the TnECHO approach as a trainee alongside PediAid's own in-app neonatal echo measurement tool

3 Formula & method

This entry links out to NeoCardioLab's TnECHO and neonatal hemodynamics educational resource rather than duplicating it in-app. For structured measurement entry, PediAid's own Neonatal Echo tool (23 measurements with cine reference) is a separate, in-app screen.

4 Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as PediAid's in-app Neonatal Echo tool?

No — PediAid has a separate, in-app Neonatal Echo screen for structured measurement entry. This entry links out to NeoCardioLab's dedicated TnECHO educational resource for deeper reading on hemodynamic assessment.

What is TnECHO?

Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography — bedside cardiac ultrasound performed by neonatologists to directly assess PDA shunting, contractility, and pulmonary pressures in real time, rather than inferring them from clinical signs alone.

Who typically uses TnECHO?

Neonatologists and trainees managing hemodynamically unstable newborns, particularly around PDA and PPHN assessment.

For qualified clinicians. This page and the PediAid app are a clinical aid only. Calculations and reference data must be verified against the patient's clinical context, the source guideline and your local protocols before any treatment decision is made.