Pediatric Studies
Chapter 16. Pediatric Studies Patient Preparation • Fasting time is not necessary or shorter for the pediatric age groups. No preparation for urinary examinations is required, but the bladder should…
Miscellaneous
Chapter 17. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Application Procedure Information Baker’s cyst Cystic structure posterior to knee Noticed as swelling or pain Differential diagnosis: popliteal aneurysm, venous thrombophlebitis TIPS (decompression of the portal…
Second and Third Trimester Fetus
Chapter 14. Second and Third Trimester Fetus Patient Preparation • No voiding immediately before the examination; some fluid in the bladder is needed to visualize the urinary bladder and may…
Uterus, Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Fluid
Chapter 15. Uterus, Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Fluid Uterus, Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Fluid Sonographic Finding(s) Clinical Presentation Differential Diagnosis Next Step Hypoechoic to hyperechoic rounded structure in uterine wall;…
First Trimester Pregnancy
Chapter 13. First Trimester Pregnancy Patient Preparation • Preparation is similar to that for the female pelvis; however, an extremely full bladder may compress the gestational sac. Alternative: no preparation,…
Female Pelvis
Chapter 12. Female Pelvis Patient Preparation • Full bladder: 32 ounces of clear fluid before the examination; no voiding until after the examination is completed. Alternative: no preparation, TA imaging…
Neck and Thyroid
Chapter 10. Neck and Thyroid Patient Preparation • No preparation is required for neck and thyroid imaging. Equipment and Technical Factors • A high-frequency linear array is used for imaging…
Male Pelvis
Chapter 11. Male Pelvis Patient Preparation • Full bladder preparation for the urinary bladder or transabdominal prostate examination. • Bowel preparation for the transrectal prostate examination. • No preparation for…
