Types of ultrasoundguided procedures
Role of the sonographer in sterile procedures
Name that procedure (images)
Misc
100
What is a procedure to remove a piece or a sample of cells from your body so that it can be analyzed in a lab?
Biopsy
100
Name 3 out of the many types of equipment the sonographer must bring to the procedure.
1. Portable ultrasound machine
2. Proper probe
3. Sterile gloves
4. Proper Needles
5. Syringe
6. Gauze/dressings
7. Viles
100
IUD insertion
100
What are 2 of the many obstacles the sonographer will face during an ultrasound guided procedure?
1. Patient movement
2. The patient fainting
3. Deep location of target structure
4. Artifacts
200
What is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain fluid for diagnostic purposes?
Paracentesis
200
Name 3 out of the many ways the sonographer can manage infection risk.
1. Clean the patient's skin with an antiseptic cleanser
2. Disinfect probes between each procedure
3. Use sterile probe covers & ultrasound gel
4. Disinfect all equipment after every use
200
Hint: Area is part of our DVT protocol
Placement for popliteal block
200
What is going on in this image?
Image shows a biopsy of a hypoechoic focal liver lesion
300
What is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. It is done to remove excess fluid/ pleural effusion.
Thoracentesis
300
What exam is taken prior to the ultrasound guided procedure & why?
A preliminary exam -to note the exact location needed, examine for pathology/ associated pathologies/ anatomical variants
300
Joint aspiration - when a sterile needle and syringe are used to to drain joint fluid
300
Define vasovagal episode & the role of the sonographer.
Most common cause of fainting. This occurs when the body overreacts to certain triggers. Before the procedure starts, the sonographer & physician will ensure the patient is in a comfortable position with limited movement.