SON5021 Sonographic abdominal imaging

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Identify, describe and justify the selection of protocols, imaging parameters, equipment and transducers for sonographic examinations of the upper abdomen;

2. 2

   Perform routine sonographic examinations of the upper abdomen safely and to a standard and ethical conduct expected of a competent sonographer:

3. 3

   Identify and describe normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the organs and structures in the upper abdomen and related artefacts;

4. 4

   Recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required and describe the limitations of ultrasound in regards to imaging the upper abdomen;

5. 5

   Implement Spectral, Colour and Power Doppler techniques where appropriate in upper abdominal ultrasound imaging;

6. 6

   Explain the application of contrast agents and tissue harmonic imaging in abdominal sonography, and describe and implement quality assurance principles in abdominal imaging.