Ultrasound Assessment

The primary focus of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is to create images by using a high-tech instrument which will take images from inside the human body that will be used by doctors to make a medical diagnosis (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2015).

Gynecological examination revealed the following: Breasts: Symmetrical. No masses, tenderness, or induration. No axillary adenopathy. Abdomen: Flat. Liver, spleen, and kidneys not felt. No masses, tenderness, or hernias. Pelvic: External genitalia normal with normal female escutcheon. The introitis is parous. Perinea is intact. Bartholin and skene urethral glands are normal. There is no significant cystocel or rectocel. The vaginal mucosa is healthy in appearance. Direct visualization of the cervix revealed a small cervical polyp at six o’clock, which was removed. Bimanual palpation revealed the uterus to be retro-displaced, symmetrical in contour and slightly enlarged. The adnexal regions and the culdesac felt normal. As noted above, the cervical polyp was removed.

An incompetent cervix is a condition that occurs when weak cervical tissue contributes to premature birth or miscarriage. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus, which is normally closed. As pregnancy progresses and women prepare to give birth, the cervix gradually softens, decreases in length and opens. In the case of incompetence cervix, cervix might open too early, then causes miscarriage or premature birth. Sign and symptoms of incompetence cervix normally occur in between 14 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Sign and symptoms of the condition include a sensation of pelvic pressure, backache, mild abdominal cramps, change in vaginal discharge and light vaginal bleeding.

Diagnostic medical sonographers who are also known as ultrasound technologists, play a very pivotal role in the health industry. Sonographers use specialized 3D imaging machines to generate images of internal body organs and structures which works hand-in-hand with doctors in gathering the necessary data needed for a diagnosis (Reece & Hobbins, 2007). Diagnostic medical sonography has many different branches you may pursue such as obstetrics/gynecology, breast sonography, cardiovascular sonography, and abdominal sonography to name a few (Brent, Jensh, & Beckman, 1991). The limits of authority and legislated scope of practice for sonographers has recently been revised in May 2013 by sixteen representatives from multiple sonography organizations throughout the country (2016). A diagnostic medical sonographer must be a qualified individual who is academically credited as well as clinically skilled before they begin to practice. Affirmation, demonstration, continuing education as well as re-certification from a nationally accredited organization is required for every sonographer (2016).

Diagnostic medical sonography is a profession where sonographers direct high-frequency sound waves into a patient’s body through use of specific equipment to diagnose or monitor a patient’s medical condition. As described by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this examination is referred to as an ultrasound, sonogram, or echocardiogram. The high-frequency sound waves emitted from the handheld device, called a transducer, bounce back creating an echo and therefore produce an image that can be viewed on the sonographers computer screen. This image provides the sonographer and physician with an internal image of the patient’s body that will be used in diagnosis. The most familiar use of ultrasound is used in monitoring pregnancies, and is

To achieve my goal to attend Johnston Community College’s Medical Sonography program I have to start by completing an application for general college admission. After completing the admission process I will then have to start on my classes that are required for me to be accepted into the program. Once I fit the requirements for the program I will then I will then I will sign up for the Medical Sonography program, which should take about two years. To successfully reach my goal I may have to cut back on the hours that I take at my part time jobs. At the moment I have a lot of free time which allows me to have two job, once I begin working on my goal I expect to be forced to either quit one of my jobs or to cut back on my hours.

Heart beating fast, adrenaline flowing, and pressure in the air, is what one would expect in a career in a medical field; extremely demanding yet very rewarding and fulfilling. When working in a health care profession, patients often place their trust in a health care stranger’s hands to determine their diagnosis and to establish a treatment strategy. According to the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a diagnostic medical sonographer is an individual who provides patient care services utilizing ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. In addition, the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography states a diagnostic medical sonographer is a multi-specialty profession comprised of many diverse emerging clinical areas (Bendick, P.

She reported having a normal delivery, full term with no complications; developed normally. Major events: none. Nutrition history: fair. Social history: Currently lives with 2 children in her mother’s house, separated with ex-husband, who is in jail and plans to get a divorce.

Joanne and Steve wanted a C-section as they had difficultly delivery with their first child; however Joanne went into labour early. The baby was delivered 3 days before the C-section was scheduled. With her first child she was given an epidural that did not work, this is why she had requested the C-section for the birth of this child. Their first child died at 21 days old, he was an IVF baby and it had taken them 5-6 years to get him. After a couple of years they started trying for another baby, they had been saving up for more IVF but they managed to conceive naturally. They had more scans during this pregnancy to ensure the health of the baby was okay.

Diagnostic medical sonography is a physically demanding profession that involves remaining on foot for majority of the work day. This includes having to move around to different patients, occasionally having to assist disabled patients into different positions and move them to other areas. A sonographer must also lift, push and pull heavy equipment. The constant demand for strength can lead to general physical exhaustion, and the long hours that are sometimes required can add to physical stress. Mental fatigue is also a factor in this profession caused by a few reasons, including the responsibility of carrying out critical health assessments. It is imperative scans are accurate to avoid missed observations which could lead to overlooked emerging

Due to abnormal Pap smear, having a cone biopsy or loop electrosurgical excision procedure on the cervix

She is attending Dr. Tabb's office on Monday. She will have an ultrasound. The last anatomy scan Dr. Tabb could not see the baby's spine. She mentioned how everything looked okay.

There is a lack of consensus about whether the initial imaging method for patients with suspected nephrolithiasis should be computed tomography (CT) or ultrasonography.1

Hysteroscopy for uterine cavitary lesions has become an important tool during a gynecologist’s practice. Mucosal polyps, submucous fibroids, intra-uterine ahesions, foreign bodies, and uterine septa are frequent indications for operative endoscopy. Endometrial resection or ablation for benign causes of menorrhagia are additionally done in advanced specialized centres. Insertion of the resectoscope, typically size twenty six charriere, needs a 9–10 millimeter cervical dilatation. reaching this degree of dilatation of the non-gravid cervix is often tedious and generally not possible with firm cervix. Previously, laminaria tents and prostaglandins (PGs) of the E series are proved effective in dilating and softening the cervix (1). However, genus Laminaria might not be appropriate in ladies who have marked cervical stricture or hypersensitivity reaction, and PGs like sulprostone and dinoprostone are not cheap and need special storage conditions.