Written by Yvonne Prince ACS, RDCS, RVT, RDMS, FASE
If you have been following along with Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, you have already learned how important landmarks are in scanning the abdominal vasculature. We provided a step-by-step method for identifying and imaging the abdominal aorta. This week in Part 3, we will discuss tips and...
Written by Yvonne Prince ACS, RDCS, RVT, RDMS, FASE
In an early blog, Abdominal Ultrasound for Echocardiographers: Part 1, we reviewed some basic tips for echocardiographers scanning the abdomen. We reviewed artifacts, image orientation and patient positioning. This week we will provide you with 6 steps to successfully identify the aorta and...
Written by Yvonne Prince ACS, RDCS, RVT, RDMS, FASE
How often have you found yourself “in over your head” in the abdomen when trying to image the IVC and abdominal aorta? Is imaging the abdominal aorta part of your echo protocol? It is not uncommon for a patient to receive an abdominal ultrasound because the echo findings mentioned the presence...
Written by Judith Buckland MBA, RDCS, FASE
Everything we do at CardioServ is driven by our passion to to inspire excellence in imaging. The fun we have as a company is finding the best channels to accomplish this mission! We believe that collectively as a community we can all help each other to be better. It is this belief that has...
Written by Judith Buckland, MBA, RDCS, FASE
Last month in July, CardioServ partnered with All About Ultrasound to hold our Mastering Venous Reflux Ultrasound Conference. Our goal at CardioServ is to inspire excellence in imaging. This includes making sure we teach to all different learning styles. We have become more aware, over the...