October, is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM), a time when we stop to recognize and celebrate sonographers. Therefore, this week we are bringing attention to sonographer musculoskeletal disease with a focus on pain free scanning. According to SDMS, 90% of clinical sonogaphers experience symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.
During the past few weeks we have reviewed agitated saline ‘echo bubble studies’. Our guest writers Dr. Ali and Dr. Nossikoff have explained what an agitated saline “Echo Bubble study” is, along with indications, how to perform and interpret a bubble study, supplies needed and the safety of bubble studies. This week we will review 6 tips for improving the quality of an echo bubble study including the best echo window based on pathology.
Last week guest writers Dr. Ali and Dr. Nossikoff explained what an agitated saline “Echo Bubble study” is. They provided 7 indications for use of an echo bubble study along with a review of how to interpret the findings. If you missed last week’s blog, check it out! This week both doctors will teach us 9 steps to perform an echo bubble study along with supplies needed and tips to optimize imaging.
This week we posted part 2, of a two part blog series on Echo Bubble Studies. These articles were written by our guest writers, Dr. Ali and Dr. Alexander Nossikoff. If you haven’t read the articles, be sure to check them out!
Agitated saline “Echo Bubble study” is often a neglected complementary echocardiographic technique. What is an echo bubble study? What are the indications and interpretation for the use of agitated saline, “bubble study”? This week Dr. Ali and Dr. Nossikoff will provide us with 7 indications for an echo bubble study and review how to interpret the findings. Read more about both doctors in this weeks educator spotlight articles.
I had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Ali via LinkedIn. His passion for echo and his extensive training was the perfect fit for a guest writer on our blog. Dr. Ali, along with Dr. Nossikoff, were kind enough to write on a topic that adds relevant value to the daily practice of echocardiography with their 2-part series on Echo Bubble Studies.
It’s October, time to celebrate Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM 2020)! It’s the time of year when we promote public awareness of ultrasound and the vital role ultrasound plays in healthcare. And of course, celebrate how incredible sonographers are!! CardioServ recognizes and appreciates the role of each and every sonographer – Thank you!
Last month we held a 2-week survey to assess the attitudes and practices related to echo accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. 171 individuals from 36 different US states responded.
Last month we conducted an online survey to better understand the attitudes and practices around echo accreditation. Each participant earned a $25 CME coupon code and the chance to win $200. We are pleased to announce the echo accreditation survey winner…
Our recent blogs have covered COVID-19 issues related to echocardiography (sonographer safety, TEE safety). This post will cover the recommendations for perioperative TEE safety during COVID-19.
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