Possible Locations for Ultrasound Procedures, A list

General description: A noninvasive, diagnostic procedure that does not use radiation and does not harm the patient. With an ultrasound you are able to determine any abnormalities or use it a diagnostic tool. For each of the locations below there are certain guidelines for each. As mentioned above an ultrasound uses no radiation, which is a huge benefit to the patient. Listed below each of the locations are the interfering factors.

Locations

There are several different locations of ultrasound procedures. These include the following:

• Abdominal

o Open abdominal wounds

o Incorrect placement when performing procedure

o Any gas retained from a previous procedure.

o Any metal body piercings and objects

o Unable to follow preclinical instructions

o Patient unable to cooperate

• Arterial, Carotid

o Bony prominences, can impair a clear image

o Incorrect placement

o Any metal body piercings and objects

o Patient unable to cooperate

• Arterial, Lower and Upper extremities

o Open or draining lesion.

o Bony prominences, can impair a clear image

o Cold extremities, which leads to impaired circulation which can affect the results

o Any occlusions that would affect the blood flow

o Smoking, nicotine can constrict the peripheral vessels

o Abnormally sized leg, making the overall procedure difficult

o Incorrect placement

o Any metal body piercing or objects

o Patient unable to cooperate

• A-Scan

o Patient unable to cooperate

o Rubbing or squeezing of the eyes

o Improper placement of the probe tip to the surface of the eye

• Biophysical profile, Obstetrics

o Patients with latex allergy, Latex free coverings available

o Incorrect placement

o Any gas retained from a previous procedure.

o Dehydration, which ca...

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...e are no food, fluid, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

 Review the procedure with your patient and answer any questions regarding the procedure

Intratest:

 Follow standard precautions and positively identify the patient.

 Ensure that food and fluids have been restricted if necessary

 Ensure that the patient has no metal on them

 Have the patient void before if necessary

 Give the patient instructions on how to properly prepare themselves

 Position the patient appropriately

 Expose the appropriate area

Post-test:

 HCP will discuss results with the patient

 Instruct the patient to resume usual diet and fluids, as directed by the HCP.

 . Provide teaching and information regarding the test results if appropriate

 Reinforce any direction given by the HCP and answer and questions ot concerns from the patient or family