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Cross Section is transverse may also be called _______? |
Axial |
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Contraindications for transabdominal ultrasound: |
1. Obese patients 2. patients that cannot fill their bladder 3. Retroverted uterus |
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While imaging the uterus, you should document the following: |
1. Uterine size, shape & orientation 2. Endometrium & Myometrium 3. Cervix |
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The ______ serves as a landmark for cervix & lower abdomen. |
Vagina |
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How should a sonographer measure the uterus? |
From the top of the fundus to the cervix at the bottom. |
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Make sure you see full ______ before freezing the image |
Borders |
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______ measured in long axis from anterior to posterior walls, perpendicular to length. |
AP Depth |
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______ is another name for the ovaries & fallopian tube area. |
ADNEXA |
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While scanning the ovaries and fallopian tubes, a sonographer should document the following: |
1.Size, shape, contour & echogenicity 2. Position relative to uterus 3. Ovarian size |
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What should you measure on the ovaries? |
Ovarian length & width |
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Fundus location: Low |
Distended urinary bladder, vagina & cervix |
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Fundus location: Mid |
Bladder, Body of Uterus, Endometrium, Look for Ovaries |
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Fundus location: High |
Fundus of uterus, endometrium, look for ovaries lateral to cornu of uterus |
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Cornu of Uterus is the same as ______ |
Uterine Wall |
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When imaging a mass, a sonographer should measure _____, ______, ______, ______ |
1. Location 2. Size 3. External Contour 4. Internal Consistency |
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Patient Instructions: |
1. Prep 2. explain procedure 3. latex allergy 4. Obtain consent |
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Levator Ani Muscles |
Sit at the floor of the bladder |
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Ovarian Volume Formula |
Length X Thickness X Width X 0.523 |
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Sonohysterography |
Saline infused sonography; also known as hysterosonography. (SIS) * Involves the instillation of steal saline solution into endometrial cavity. |
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Ligaments associated with the Uterus: |
1. Pubocervical 2. Cardinal 3. Uterosacral |
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Ligaments associated with the ovary: |
1. ovarian ligament 2. suspensory ligament |
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Broad ligaments: |
1. Mesovarian 2. Mesosalpinx 3. Mesometrium |
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Suspensory Ligament: Chelsea Bring Rosco Or Maybe Invite Susan |
Cardinal Broad Round Ovarian Mesovarian Infundibulopelvic Sacrouterine |
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Osseous Ligament: |
1. Sacroiliac 2. Sacrosciatic 3. Sacrococcygeal |
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Transabdominal Transducer MHz? |
3.5 - 5 MHz |
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Transvaginal Transducer MHz? |
7.5 - 10 MHz |
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Translabial Ultrasound Contraindications: |
1. Premature rupture of membranes 2. Cervical Incompetence 3. Uterine Prolapse |
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Obturator Internus Muscles are located ______________________________________________ |
on the anterior lateral wall in the body |
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Pelvic floor muscles are _____ & _____; and are located deep, cranially & posteriorly. |
1. Coccygeous 2. Piriformus |
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Iliopsoas Muscles can be see in the _________ & is a combination of the iliacus muscle & the psoas major. |
Greater Pelvis |
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Nabothian Cyst |
> Generally less than 1-2 CM & typically irrevelent > Usually spotted in the cervix |