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Intro to US
27 cards·by jennybakalov
diagnostic medical sonography
a sonographer is an allied health professional who has received specialized education in
ultrasound; many different specialty areas
the national ultrasound examination board exam
certification is through the ARDMS
ARDMS
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
specialty areas for sonographers
abdominal/general; cardiovascular; vascular; OB/GYN; pediatric; musculoskeletal; and
more
US field growth
as with all diagnostic imaging, the safety of the exam for patients has been assessed;
applications are being researched and expanded
safety of US
US used for diagnostic scanning has not been found to cause harmful effects to patients,
meaning it does not expose patients to radiation
sonographer qualities
intellectual curiosity; ability to conceptualize 2D images into 3D format; technical
aptitude; good physical health; independence; stability
intellectual curiosity
the drive to stay on top of new US developments
Ability to conceptualize 2D images...
into a 3D format
technical aptitude
to produce high-quality images
independence and initiative
to analyze the patient, their history, and clinical findings; recognizing when further
investigation is needed
emotional stability
to deal with patients in times of crisis, understand their concerns with respect to their
personal opinions and privacy without losing obj.
communication skills
proper interaction with peers, clinicians, and patients
good physical health
continuous scanning can cause strain on the back, shoulder, or arm
job of a sonographer
perform US studies and gather diagnostic data while working with doctors, patients, nurses,
and med staff and give images to Radiologists
images taken by sonographers are given to Radiologists
radiologists do not do the scan themselves; therefore they rely on sonographers to
investigate thoroughly and document necessary pathology
radiologists do not do the scan themselves
it involves trust in you to do your job and give pertinent info; if sonographer does not take
correct images, the dr can misdiagnose; be eye
misdiagnoses can occur due to sonographers not doing job
this is why sonographers are required to have extensive knowledge of not just scanning but of
anatomy, physiology, pathology, and disease
sonography advantages
autonomy and creativity to meet challenges; new challenges every day so not boring; and good
jobs, schedules, and salaries
sonography disadvantages
stressful and demanding; constant changes to healthcare and medicine cause staff shortages
and increased workload; can lead to tendinitis...
stress and demands of sonography
always patients waiting and have to keep on schedule
Where can US take you?
staff sonographer in hospital or clinic; imaging director; lead sonographer; research
sonographer; clinical instructor; US program faculty..
sonography clinical instructor
training US students in the field
the bottom line of being a sonographer
many opportunities and very rewarding because direct role in helping patients through
crisis and impacting their healthcare experience
US organizations
AIUM, SDMS, SVU, ARDMS; also, sonoworld.com for good US reference
SDMS
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
SVU
Society of Vascular Ultrasound