Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: List ways in which sonographic gray-scale images can present anatomic structures incorrectly List ways in which spectral and color Doppler displays can present motion and flow information incorrectly Describe…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the scanning techniques used in abdominal scanning State how to properly label a sonogram List the criteria for identifying abnormalities Explain terminology used to describe the results of…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Know the abdominal quadrants and regions of the body List the body planes in the abdomen Identify the abdominal structures in the transverse and sagittal planes Discuss the difference…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to : Define and use terms for anatomic directions Discuss the body systems and their functions Know the terms for the body planes Describe and locate the abdominal quadrants and…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss the history of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in sonography Define Occupational Safety and Health Administration and discuss its role in sonography Define common types of work-related injury for sonographers…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: Discuss nonscanning aspects of being a sonographer Define patient-centered care Describe patient transfer techniques Demonstrate proper placement of a blood pressure cuff on the arm Discuss the importance…
Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the role of the sonographer and the career path Know the historical developments in medical ultrasound List the basic principles and terminology of medical ultrasound Identify the transducers…
Introduction Muscle is probably one of the most difficult tissues in the musculoskeletal system to assess with ultrasound. There are a variety of reasons for this, including the complex anatomy of the structures involved, the isotopic nature of muscle, the…
Introduction Ultrasound machines with high-resolution probes are readily available in most radiology departments and are routinely used to assess both articular and periarticular disorders. They are also becoming commonplace in rheumatology departments, reflecting the important role they now play in…
Introduction Soft tissue masses of the musculoskeletal system are extremely common. The vast majority of lesions are benign and in many of these cases malignancy can be excluded from the history and examination without resort to imaging. Key Point Because…