Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss the sonographic approach to imaging neonatal/pediatric kidneys and adrenal glands Distinguish normal anatomy and sonographic findings from abnormal findings List and discuss the pathologic conditions covered in this…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Understand the different pediatric stages/ages and how to increase patient cooperation List the more common hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and splenic reasons for acute abdominal pain in the pediatric population List…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Identify the normal anatomic location and function of the tendon, ligament, muscle, nerve, and bursa Know the advantages and disadvantages of sonographic artifacts in musculoskeletal imaging Summarize the basic…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Identify the normal anatomy of the scrotum Explain the vascular supply to the scrotal contents Describe patient positioning, scanning protocol, and technical considerations for an ultrasound examination of the…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss the embryology of the thyroid and parathyroid glands Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the thyroid and parathyroid glands Define the relational anatomy of the thyroid and…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe breast anatomy and sonographic layers Understand breast physiology Explain the difference between breast screening and breast imaging Summarize the indications for the use of ultrasound in breast imaging…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Understand the complexity of and criteria for receiving a transplant Gain knowledge of surgical techniques of liver, renal, and pancreatic transplants Identify the necessary imaging protocol needed for imaging…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sonography for the trauma patient Define the goal of sonography in the assessment of blunt trauma Describe the protocol for focused assessment with…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the advantages of ultrasound-guided procedures • Describe the benefits of sonographer involvement in procedures • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of free-hand and needle-guided techniques • List…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: • List the current limitations of ultrasound imaging that may be overcome by the use of ultrasound contrast agents • Describe the properties that an ultrasound contrast agent must…