seen as a thin grey layer at the posterior aspect of the globe. The optic nerve is the ‘black stripe’ running away from the posterior aspect of the globe and optic disc‚ and should ideally be positioned in the centre of the ultrasound screen. The nerve sheath‚ as seen on ultrasound examination‚ has a high reflectivity compared to the homeogenous appearance of the nerve‚ and should be relatively easy to distinguish. If the optic nerve sheath is markedly dilated‚ it may be possible to diagnose this from
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helpful tool for diagnosis of many diseases and abnormalities‚ but is it actually harmful to the fetus? Do the benefits of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging outweigh the risks? Ultrasound is the mostly commonly used imaging used in pregnancy‚ but in certain cases using fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging in conjunction with ultrasound is very beneficial in planning and strategizing care for the fetus. Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been proven to help to better characterize mass‚ show location and extension
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and has a low-grade fever of 100. On examination the patient was in acute distress due to pain. Palpation of the abdomen showed generalized tenderness with marked pain in the RLQ and rebound pain. STAT CBC showed leukocytosis of 21‚000. Abdominal ultrasound was ordered. The patient is a 21 year old male who presented with a history of sudden onset of abdominal pain‚ first generalized‚ and then localizing to the RLQ. The pain was accompanied with anorexia and nausea. It has become increasingly more
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Despite the clear prohibitions against child-murder by all major religions‚ female infanticide has been for centuries a prominent and socially acceptable event‚ notably in one of the most populous countries in this world‚ India. Even today‚ the extent of the problem is measured in alarming proportions all around the globe: "at least 60 million females in Asia are missing and feared dead‚ victims of nothing more than their sex. Worldwide‚ research suggests‚ the number of missing females may top
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Outpatient PATIENT: Dan Diel ORDERING PHYSICIAN: Daniel G. Olanka‚ MD ATTENDING/ADMIT PHYSICIAN: Daniel G. Olanka‚ MD RADIOLOGIST: Morton Monson‚ MD PERSONAL PHYSICIAN: Ronald Green‚ MD EXAMINATION: Gallbladder ultrasound. CLINICAL SYMPTOMS: Increased bilirubin. GALLBLADDER ULTRASOUND: Examination was technically difficult with some limitations due to overlying leads. Large right pleural effusion identified. Gallbladder is visualized. No obvious gallstones or gallbladder wall thickening. Only
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physical examinations and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnosis. Preparing the patient(s) for the Ultrasound examination. Briefly explaining the examination to the patient and answering questions about the examimation. Making sure to respect and follow the privacy of confidentiality act. Electing the appropriate equipment for the ultrasound examination and operating ultrasound imaging equipment and monitoring the examination to produce optimal images for the proper diagnosis of the
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explored in relation to antenatal clinic. The objective of the study is to assess the effect on obstetric practice and pregnancy outcome of routine late pregnancy ultrasound define as greater than 24 weeks gestation‚ in women with either unselected or low risk pregnancy .The Australasian Genetics Resource Book (2007) highlighted ultrasound is the use of high frequency sound waves to make an image.
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the global health care industry. By using the cutting edge technologies‚ hospital management can be improved with efficient work flow and communication. Computerized Patient Information and Billing System were prepared for the Magno Ob-Gyn and Ultrasound Clinic to explore options for implementation of the said system and to improve the current system which is manual file system. This software can be used to keep track of the patients registering in a clinic. Also‚ this system support accessing the
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uncertainty are patient-provider communication‚ cognitive reframing and problem solving. A major factor contributing to Frank’s uncertainty was the lack of patient-healthcare provider communication. When Frank was at the ultrasound his technician was an ineffective communicator. If the technician provided more than just an abrupt statement about tumors‚ Frank would feel less uncertain (p. 27). Providing information and answering questions enhances disease predictability and reduces symptom ambiguity (Cypress
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edges.[26] [27] 5.8 Ultrasound Ultrasound has traditionally been used to image irregularities of soft tissue and is used extensively for examination of the abdomen and pelvis‚ and the soft tissues of the neck. Its role in maxillofacial surgery is less widely recognized. Gateno et al. investigated the use of ultrasound pre-operatively to aid in adjusting the mandibular condyle in relation to the glenoid fossa during osteotomy of the mandibular ramus. In maxillofacial trauma‚ ultrasound scanning has also
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