Written by Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
Last week we discussed sonographer safety during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we would like to review TEE safety during COVID-19.
TEE requires special precautions during COVID-19
TEE’s are high-risk procedures and present the possibility of airborne transmission. There...
Written by Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the mitigation efforts, life has been turned upside down. Many of our clients have asked, "how will COVID-19 affect my IAC accreditation"? "Will I receive and IAC accreditation extension?" The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) is taking "steps to ensure...
Written by Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
Over the next few weeks, we will focus on Nuclear Cardiology. Effective 2017, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission implemented updated Nuclear Accreditation Guidelines. Also, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology released updated guidelines (2016) for SPECT nuclear cardiology...
Written by Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
After our last post on 'how to estimate the right atrial pressure', we received questions from our readers. What do we do if we cannot assess the IVC? What if the patient is on a vent? This week we will answer those questions.
Review prior article for information on:
Why estimate...
Written by Patrice McKay, RDCS - Guest Writer
We love to hear from our readers and have them share interesting case studies with us. This week Patrice McKay, will share her story of an interesting find while in the ER. Patrice is featured in this week’s sonographer spotlight. Please check it out and learn about her inspiring journey...