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…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Identify the retroperitoneal anatomy List the adrenal gland hormones and describe the syndromes associated with hypersecretion and hyposecretion Describe the sonographic appearance and clinical findings of adrenal tumors, retroperitoneal…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss normal anatomic location, function, and sonographic appearance of urinary system organs Discuss normal physiology of the urinary system Describe the sonographic scanning technique to image the urinary system…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the normal anatomy of the abdominal wall List the peritoneal and retroperitoneal organs Compare and contrast the different locations of fluid and their sonographic appearances Discuss the pathology…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the anatomy and relational landmarks of the gastrointestinal system Discuss the size of wall thickness and diameters of the gastrointestinal tract Describe the sonographic technique used to image…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the normal anatomy and relational landmarks of the pancreas Name the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas Describe the laboratory tests used to detect pancreatic disease Describe…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: List the normal anatomy and relational landmarks of the spleen Discuss the size and primary functions of the spleen Describe the normal sonographic pattern of the spleen Explain the…