Transducer I use a 6 MHz (dropping the frequency between 4-5 if necessary) Curvilinear abdominal transducer and the 9 MHz linear transducer to get higher res doppler, gray scale and bflow images. If the patient is obese you may use a sector transducer. I like to begin the exam examining the native kidneys. Now a… Read More Renal Transplant Duplex Protocol
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in the neck consisting of two lobes connected by the isthmus. The thyroid is located at the front of the neck, just below the laryngeal prominence of the thyroid cartilage. Begin in the midline neck transverse below the thyroid cartilage. Take image of the thyroid at midline, sweep… Read More Thyroid Ultrasound Protocol
Authors: Henry Suarez RDMS, RVT; Richard Garay R.T. (S), RDMS, RVT Hemodialysis Hemodialysis is a medical procedure that uses a dialysis machine to filter wastes and water from your blood in cases of renal failure. In order to use a hemodialysis machine the patient needs access to their blood supply. This is achieved with a hemodialysis… Read More Hemodialysis Vascular Access
Sonographic Tendencies 