• The available modalities range from plain chest X-ray to computed tomography, lung ultrasound, electrical impedance tomography and positron emission tomography. (ersjournals.com)
  • Although primarily performed by pain management physicians, ultrasound, fluoroscopic, and computed tomography (CT)-guided techniques have been described in the radiology literature. (medscape.com)
  • Noninvasive parathyroid imaging studies include technetium (Tc)-99m sestamibi scintigraphy, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) scanning. (medscape.com)
  • The ultrasound probe is moved along the length of the nerve, often starting from near the ASIS. (wikipedia.org)
  • The anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is palpated and the ultrasound probe is placed slightly inferior and medial to it (in the vicinity of Dalen's landmark based approach). (asra.com)
  • CSA (cm 2 ) of the RF was measured on the right leg using a portable B-mode ultrasound imaging device and linear-array probe. (wku.edu)
  • All ultrasound images were taken in the transverse plane using a panoramic ultrasound imaging technique, which consisted of the investigator moving the probe manually at a slow and continuous rate along the surface of the skin from the lateral to medial sides of the muscle. (wku.edu)
  • Which ultrasound probe should be used for gastric ultrasound in adults? (utah.edu)
  • All four nurses used the same ultrasound device (GE-LOGIQe 1.5-4.6 MHz curvilinear probe) to measure maximal infrarenal inner-to-inner (ITI) anteroposterior diameter in longitudinal and transverse planes. (elsevierpure.com)
  • High-resolution (high-frequency) ultrasound that may be complemented by a low-frequency (deep) probe for deeper structures and thick abdominal walls had been widely used as an accepted diagnostic tool for evaluation of the abdominal wall pathologies including hernias, masses, and mass-like lesions [ 4 ]. (springeropen.com)
  • The provider uses an ultrasound probe to determine the best spot for needle placement on your abdomen. (northwestradiology.com)
  • The color Doppler function of ultrasound machines, which shows blood movement as blue when it moves away and red when it moves toward the ultrasound probe, can be used to identify retrograde venous flow within the pampiniform plexus. (picmonic.com)
  • Clinical evaluation and risk stratification include laboratory testing of thyroid hormones (thyroid-stimulating hormone, free thyroxine, and free triiodothyronine), autoantibodies (measurement of thyrotropin receptor antibodies [TRAK, for Thyreotropin-Rezeptor-Antikörper ]), and ultrasound/Doppler imaging ( 2 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • The objective of this article was to study the role of high frequency ultrasound and color Doppler imaging in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with cervical lymphadenopathy. (nih.gov)
  • The patients were examined after an Informed consent was given by their parents prior to the study, with B mode ultrasound and with color and pulsed Doppler sonography to evaluate the presence of antegrade/retrograde flow within the collecting system, all were examined in supine, prone position during full urinary bladder and after micturation. (scirp.org)
  • Twenty-nine consecutive patients referred by the urologist to the radiology department of the aforementioned institution for penile ultrasound were evaluated using triplex Doppler sonography with high-frequency linear array transducer. (bvsalud.org)
  • Reliability of the diagnostic ultrasound procedure is reported to be 95% when basic criteria for diagnosis of gallstones are present. (cdc.gov)
  • A combined ultrasound-guided and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) diagnosis had a high sensitivity (95.4%) and specificity (92.3) as compared with situations in which they were used alone. (nih.gov)
  • Results: 9 cases with upper moiety dilation showed complete duplication of the pelvicalyceal systems and ureters and 1 case with dilated upper moiety showed incomplete ureteric duplication in which the diagnosis of Yo-yo reflux was confirmed by color duplex ultrasound in addition to the intravenous pyelography findings. (scirp.org)
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze the diseases through gynecological emergency ultrasound in daytime and at night and to evaluate the day-night difference in the accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis. (dovepress.com)
  • Retrospective analysis was performed on the 2016 clinical data of the patients who had undergone gynecological emergency ultrasound at The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, and the results of the ultrasound diagnosis were compared with the clinical diagnosis. (dovepress.com)
  • hence, the ultrasound doctor at night should pay attention to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and the ability of differential diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, and it is suggested that some suspected cases during the night should be reexamined again in the daytime to eliminate the errors resulted from subjective factors. (dovepress.com)
  • Repeat ultrasound at 29 weeks showed significant fetal ascites, oligohydramnios and resolution of megacystis and hydronephrosis, after which diagnosis of spontaneous bladder rupture was made. (bvsalud.org)
  • Diagnosis is made using ultrasound to look for retrograde venous flow. (picmonic.com)
  • [ 19 ] A retrospective study of 585 women over a 2.5-year period concluded that the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound for the detection of ectopic pregnancy was 88.5% and 96.5% on the first ultrasound and 93.1% and 95.7% after an additional scan. (medscape.com)
  • Sensitivity of Bedside Ultrasound and Supine Anteroposterior Chest Radiographs for the Identification of Pneumothorax After Blunt Trauma. (umaryland.edu)
  • The specificity in the supine position is good, but the sensitivity is not. (utah.edu)
  • In comparison to the operative, histopathological, and CT findings, the high-resolution ultrasound had an overall 100% accuracy for abdominal wall lesions, and for hernia cases, it had 100% sensitivity, 100% specificity, 100% accuracy, 100% positive predictive value, and 100% negative predictive value. (springeropen.com)
  • 10 cases with a dilated upper moiety of duplex renal pelvicalyceal systems were examined with color duplex ultrasonography from December 2015 to August 2016 at a private radiology center using a Sonoace X8 ultrasound machine (Medison, Korea). (scirp.org)
  • Point-of-care ultrasound performed by clinicians is a useful supplement in the treatment and assessment of patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of high-resolution ultrasound in the assessment of abdominal wall masses and mass-like lesions and to provide an overview of the sonographic appearances of different abdominal wall pathologies, 54 patients were included in a prospective study. (springeropen.com)
  • Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia (3rd ed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Reproduced with permission from Hadzic A: Hadzic's Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Anatomy for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia, 2nd ed. (nysora.com)
  • In anesthesiology, rapid and accurate the main applications of ultrasound in anes- diagnostic tools are for surgical emergen- thesia as airway evaluation, vascular access, cies, and ultrasound has become a neces- regional anesthesia, pulmonary ultrasound, sary and routine tool2. (bvsalud.org)
  • Objective To compare the clinical effectiveness of adding a single ultrasound guided intra-articular hip injection of corticosteroid and local anaesthetic to advice and education in adults with hip osteoarthritis. (bmj.com)
  • The angle of progression (AOP) measured by transperineal ultrasound (TPU) was demonstrated as an objective, accurate, and reproducible indicator of the fetal head descent during labor, superior to clinical obstetrical evaluation, and an AOP of 120° or greater was associated with subsequent vaginal delivery [ 1 , 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • We aimed to investigate whether medical students with minimal training were able to successfully acquire and interpret ultrasound images using a pocket-size imaging device (PSID) as a supplement to their clinical practice. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In which of the following clinical scenarios is gastric ultrasound indicated? (utah.edu)
  • Clinical utility of ultrasound vs. plain supine CXR. (emdocs.net)
  • Conclusions: This ultrasound technique has good reliability in recumbent positions, making it useful for application to clinical populations when the erect posture is not practical. (edu.au)
  • A Voluson 730 Expert system equipped with a 4-7 MHz transabdominal 3D transducer (GE Healthcare Ultrasound) was used. (hindawi.com)
  • An ultrasound examination of the abdomen was performed using an Esaote MyLabSeven system with a linear array transducer and centre frequency of 13 MHz. (efsumb.org)
  • This location along the inguinal ligament places the needle somewhere between the femoral and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves and forms the starting location for the ultrasound transducer in the suprainguinal fascia iliaca approach. (asra.com)
  • Having watched the Gastric Ultrasound talk, let's review a few of those critical concepts, shall we? (utah.edu)
  • Which portion of the stomach is ideally imaged when performing gastric ultrasound? (utah.edu)
  • Gastric ultrasound is indicated in the setting of questionable NPO status, including possible delayed gastric emptying. (utah.edu)
  • Gastric ultrasound is most useful with questionable NPO status, including possible delayed gastric emptying. (utah.edu)
  • In which of the following patients may the value of gastric ultrasound be severely limited? (utah.edu)
  • These include organizations such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), Australasian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM), National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, and the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) (Table 1.3).37 Guidelines typically describe the essential components of an obstetric ultrasound examination. (davidleep.com)
  • Grading following the guidelines of the American Thyroid Association ( 5 ) or the criteria or modified criteria of the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Documentation System ( 6 , 7 ) helps to estimate the risk of malignancy based on ultrasound patterns and nodule sizes guiding fine-needle aspiration (FNA). (snmjournals.org)
  • Block of the LFCN is performed with the patient in the supine or lateral position. (nysora.com)
  • After anesthetizing the animal, place it in a supine position on the examination table and apply ophthalmic ointment. (jove.com)
  • The patient is positioned supine, and the foot position and needle entry will vary in the dorsal, transverse, or plantar approaches accordingly. (asra.com)
  • The scanning was performed with the patient in the supine position, and with the neck hyperextended using a pad or pillow under the shoulders in order to provide optimum exposure of the neck. (nih.gov)
  • IJV-VCSA≤0.3 cm 2 indicated 'stenosis,' and IJV-VCSA decrease from supine to upright position 'reverted postural control. (bmj.com)
  • A decrease in IJV-VCSA from supine to upright position was observed in all participants, but this denotes a physiological finding. (bmj.com)
  • In the treatment of complex renal stones, compared with FURL, SMP combined with FURL in the oblique supine lithotomy position has the advantages of a higher early SFR with no increased risk of complications. (medscimonit.com)
  • Note: An inadequate upright CXR, or CXR performed in the supine position is often misleading secondary to posterior diaphragmatic layering of blood. (emdocs.net)
  • This study aimed to validate ultrasound measurement of diaphragm and peripheral muscle thickness in the recumbent position. (edu.au)
  • The test subjects completed their morning ritual for the last time on Monday, 22 August: upon waking, they measured their blood pressure in a supine position and then hopped onto the scales. (dlr.de)
  • For HOB, divers were recompressed in-water to 6 msw at rest, whereas NOB was performed in a dry room in supine position. (who.int)
  • Semiprone position is superior to supine position for paediatric endotracheal intubation during massive regurgitation, a randomized crossover simulation trial. (medscape.com)
  • For flexion you would have the patient supine, and for extension, you would have them prone. (medscape.com)
  • The case presented is part of an ongoing research meant to study the correlation of the measurements performed by transperineal ultrasound and the gold-standard MRI technique. (hindawi.com)
  • After the transabdominal ultrasound measurements, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe the bladder mucosa layer. (hindawi.com)
  • Methods: An observational methodology of repeated but blind ultrasound and anthropometric measurements was applied, to assess inta-rater reliability. (edu.au)
  • Supine anthropometric measurements of limb segment lengths and girths were highly reproducible. (edu.au)
  • Percutaneous Ultrasound Gastrostomy: A Novel Device and Bedside Procedure for Gastrostomy Tube Insertion Using Magnetic and Ultrasound Guidance. (umaryland.edu)
  • Using ultrasound guidance to approach the subclavian vein infraclavicularly requires that the axillary vein (distal continuance of the subclavian vein) is imaged and cannulated because the clavicle blocks ultrasound imaging of the proximal vein. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Cannulating the axillary vein may be difficult to do with or without ultrasound guidance, and ultrasound guidance, if available, is mandatory. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Ultrasound guidance is helpful in cannulating nonpalpable arteries (eg, due to obesity or a small artery). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ultrasound-guided cannulation of the subclavian vein uses real-time (dynamic) ultrasound to guide venipuncture and a guidewire (Seldinger technique) to thread a central venous catheter through the subclavian vein and into the superior vena cava. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Ultrasound-guided cannulation of the femoral artery uses real-time (dynamic) ultrasound to guide arterial puncture and a guidewire (Seldinger technique) to thread a catheter through the femoral artery and into the distal aorta. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Participants 199 adults aged ≥40 years with hip osteoarthritis and at least moderate pain: 67 were randomly assigned to receive advice and education (best current treatment (BCT)), 66 to BCT plus ultrasound guided injection of triamcinolone and lidocaine, and 66 to BCT plus ultrasound guided injection of lidocaine. (bmj.com)
  • Participants in the ultrasound guided arms were masked to the injection they received. (bmj.com)
  • During each visit, participants underwent 2 diagnostic ultrasound assessments followed by 2 isometric maximal voluntary contractions (MVCs) of the hip flexors using an isokinetic dynamometer. (wku.edu)
  • For each MVC, participants laid supine and were instructed to flex the right thigh "as hard and fast as possible" for 3-4 s. (wku.edu)
  • inproceedings{CAOS2018:An_Easy_to_Use_Portable_Ultrasound, author = {Guillaume Dardenne and Jean-Philippe Pluchon and Aziliz Guezou-Philippe and Hoel Letissier and Chafiaa Hamitouche and Christian Lef\textbackslash{}`evre and Eric Stindel}, title = {An Easy-to-Use Portable Ultrasound Based Device for the Measurement of the Pelvic Tilt}, booktitle = {CAOS 2018. (easychair.org)
  • Meanwhile, the second group was busy packing the equipment left at the Margherita Hut: the ultrasound device, crates of samples tucked away in dry ice and luggage. (dlr.de)
  • An ultrasound scan can be used as the first-line imaging tool in the diagnostic evaluation of cervical lymphadenopathy, especially in developing countries like India due to its ease, noninvasiveness, reproducibility, and cost effectiveness. (nih.gov)
  • The midwife, the mother and the breech 31/07/2015 19:13 This is the main ultrasound scan that is obtained during the pregnancy. (davidleep.com)
  • A study by Stone et al revealed that compared to radiology department-performed ultrasound (RADUS) alone, incorporation of point-of care ultrasound (POCUS) was associated with significantly faster ED treatment time for all ectopic pregnancies and significantly faster time to the operating room (OR) for ruptured ectopic pregnancies, even when combined with RADUS. (medscape.com)
  • Comparing times between POCUS and RADUS groups, the mean time from ED arrival to ultrasound interpretation was 15 minutes versus 138 minutes, from ED arrival to obstetric consultation was 35 minutes versus 150 minutes, from ED arrival to OR arrival was 160 minutes versus 381 minutes, and from ultrasound interpretation to OR arrival was 145 minutes versus 243 minutes. (medscape.com)
  • Ultrasound allows the anesthesiologist toring, and POCUS in anesthesia. (bvsalud.org)
  • In patients who only have meralgia paraesthetica on one side, ultrasound scans are performed on both thighs to compare the appearance of the nerve. (wikipedia.org)
  • A total of 211 patients were examined creating 1151 ultrasound recordings. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We provide learners with the skill-set necessary to seamlessly integrate ultrasound exam in the management of patients. (emedicalacademy.com)
  • In mechanically ventilated patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and a low cardiac index, does the distensibility of IVC on ultrasound, predict fluid responsiveness? (thebottomline.org.uk)
  • all were evaluated by a high-resolution ultrasound examination, and the results were correlated to the patients' operative findings and histopathological results as well as the pelviabdominal CT findings. (springeropen.com)
  • All patients were treated by ultrasound (US), ultrasound associated with stretching and placebo ultrasound, by turns, once a week with a one-week minimum interval between them. (bvsalud.org)
  • The bladder wall thickness was examined by abdominal ultrasound imaging. (hindawi.com)
  • Ultrasound (US) imaging of the LFCN yields an oval hypoechoic small structure with a hyperechoic rim that can be easily seen in the hypoechoic background. (nysora.com)
  • Generally individuals new to this protocol will struggle because ultrasound imaging is difficult, but even moreso in rats due to the anatomical size of the arteries. (jove.com)
  • This study aimed at evaluating hybrid multispectral optoacoustic tomography/ultrasound for imaging of thyroid disorders, including Graves' disease and thyroid nodules. (snmjournals.org)
  • A 40-year-old female presented to our clinic for a routine ultrasound study. (efsumb.org)
  • CASE PRESENTATION: A 27-year-old pregnant Caucasian women was referred at 28 weeks of pregnancy due to the presence of megacystis and bilateral hydronephrosis on routine ultrasound and suspicion of LUTO. (bvsalud.org)
  • 5] As ultrasound technology improved, image-guided versions of these blocks emerged, capitalizing on this shared compartment, and ultimately encouraging spread of the local anesthetic further cephalad into the iliac fossa. (asra.com)
  • This manual has been designed to serve as a reference for the performance and interpretation of the ultrasound examination. (cdc.gov)
  • The medical students received three evenings (nine hours) of combined theoretical and practical training in the use and interpretation of ultrasound images. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A patient lies on a bed facing upwards (supine). (wikipedia.org)
  • A transverse approach is described here where the patient is supine with the foot positioned on the examination table to restrict movement and allow stable needle placement through the inter-web space. (asra.com)
  • The patient is positioned supine with extended hip, and any abdominal pannus is retracted by an assistant or heavy tape. (asra.com)
  • What does this mean for the trauma patient for whom a supine CXR is likely to be performed? (emdocs.net)
  • If patient vital signs (hypoxia, persistent hypotension), mechanism of injury (penetrating injury), or physical exam (multiple palpable rib fractures, flail segment, significant chest wall ecchymosis or tenderness to palpation) lead you to suspect a hemothorax à Do not let the supine CXR convince you otherwise. (emdocs.net)
  • We propose in this paper a non-invasive ultrasound based solution which can easily measure this patient specific parameter in order to thereafter otimise the cup orientation. (easychair.org)
  • This narrative review describes the main applications of de la ultrasonografía en ultrasound in anesthesia, ultrasound-guided techniques, and current trends in the perioperative anesthetic management of anestesia the surgical patient. (bvsalud.org)
  • Exploratory Study to Assess Feasibility of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Detection by Point of Care Cranial Ultrasound. (emedicalacademy.com)
  • Use of ultrasound for detection of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) using diagnostic high end transcranial color-coded duplex machines has been only limited studied. (emedicalacademy.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Accurate measurement is central to AAA-screening, but information concerning differences between-observers using modern ultrasound devices is lacking. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Background and objective: Reliable measurement of diaphragm and peripheral muscle thickness, using diagnostic ultrasound, has only been validated in the erect posture. (edu.au)
  • Conclusions: These results indicate that a single application of ultrasound and ultrasound associated with stretching were not able to modify the activity pattern of the masticatory muscles during maximum intercuspation, except the symmetry of the masseter muscle that increased with the last, in women with myogenic or mixed temporomandibular disorder. (bvsalud.org)
  • US compared to CT, supine CXR, formal echo or chest tube. (emdocs.net)
  • Principles of ultrasound ventricular hypertrophy, valvular stenosis), usually takes only a few minutes to perform3. (bvsalud.org)
  • Comparative study of ultrasound-guided paravertebral block versus intravenous tramadol for postoperative pain control in percutaneous nephrolithotomy. (medscape.com)
  • (A) Ultrasound anatomy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LCFN). (nysora.com)
  • Typically you are positioned supine (on your back) on the stretcher. (northwestradiology.com)
  • The advantages of ultrasound include (typically two to 15 MHz, but modern waves real-time visualization of the target structure, probes up to 22 MHz) being above the the distribution of the drug along and about frequency of waves that the human ear can the tissue, and the ability to control its distri- hear (20 to 20 000 Hz)7. (bvsalud.org)
  • While X-rays may be helpful to evaluate for the presence of intussusception, ultrasound is the diagnostic modality of choice. (acep.org)
  • Ultrasound assessments of muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) are commonly used to evaluate muscle size in young adults. (wku.edu)
  • Thereby, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the immediate effect of ultrasound, ultrasound combined with stretching of the mandibular elevator muscles and placebo on the activation pattern and symmetry of these muscles in women with myogenic and mixed TMD. (bvsalud.org)
  • There was no soreness or ultrasound signs of inflammation. (efsumb.org)
  • Aim: To investigate the electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in women with myogenic or mixed TMD treated with ultrasound and ultrasound associated with stretching. (bvsalud.org)
  • The electromyographic values for the maximum intercuspation as well as the symmetry of anterior temporal muscle (p=0.47, p=0.84, p=0.84) and anteroposterior coefficient (p=0.07, p=0.84, p=0.57) showed no statistically significant difference after the intervention, placebo, ultrasound and ultrasound with stretching. (bvsalud.org)
  • A pneumotachograph was used to target lung volume, as diaphragm thickness was measured from ultrasound at end-expiration, and both 25% and 50% of inspiratory capacity, while semi-recumbent. (edu.au)
  • The students were shown basic ultrasound techniques and taught to assess for basic, clinically relevant pathology. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Prenatal ultrasound serves as the primary tool for identifying LUTO, with key findings including megacystis, bladder wall thickening, oligohydramnios, hydronephrosis, and the 'keyhole sign' indicating dilatation of the posterior urethra. (bvsalud.org)
  • The ultrasound procedure will be performed to detect abnormalities of the gallbladder, especially the presence of gallstones, in adults aged 20 to 74 years. (cdc.gov)