Standard set
Abdominal Sonography - Extended
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a
Identify anatomy, relational anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal anatomical structures.
b
Demonstrate knowledge of the physiology, pathophysiology, sonographic technique, measurements, sonographic appearances, and Doppler patterns, where applicable, in both normal and abnormal structures.
c
Demonstrate knowledge in sonographic guided procedures.
d
Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
e
Document proficiency in the scanning technique and application for:
f
Demonstrate achievement of clinical competency through the performance of sonographic examinations of the abdomen and superficial structures, according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate. Clinical competencies must include evaluation and documentation of:
a.1
Abdominal
a.2
Extended
b.1
Abdominal
b.2
Extended
c.1
Role of sonographer
c.2
Clinical information
c.3
Informed consent
c.4
Procedural time out
c.5
Transducer guidance
c.6
Sterile setup
c.7
Pre-and post-procedural documentation
d.1
Indications and contraindications
d.2
History and physical examination
d.3
Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures
d.4
Clinical differential diagnosis
d.5
Contrast-enhanced imaging
d.6
Role of sonography in patient management
e.1
Abdominal vascular Doppler assessment
e.2
Gastrointestinal tract assessment
f.1
Identification of anatomical and relational structures
f.2
Differentiation of normal from pathological/disease process
f.3
Image optimization techniques in grayscale
f.4
Image optimization techniques in Doppler (where applicable)
f.5
Measurement techniques
f.6
Abdominal competencies
f.7
Superficial Structures
a.1.a
Abdominal wall
a.1.b
Adrenal glands
a.1.c
Aorta and branches
a.1.d
Biliary system
a.1.e
Gastrointestinal tract
a.1.f
Great vessels and branches
a.1.g
Liver
a.1.h
Lung/pleura
a.1.i
Lymphatic system
a.1.j
Pancreas
a.1.k
Peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities
a.1.l
Spleen
a.1.m
Urinary tract
a.2.a
nfant hips
a.2.b
Neck
a.2.c
Neonatal/infant head
a.2.d
Neonatal/infant spine
a.2.e
Penis
a.2.f
Prostate
a.2.g
Scrotum
a.2.h
Superficial soft-tissue structures
b.1.a
Abdominal wall
b.1.b
Adrenal glands
b.1.c
b.1.d
Aorta and branches
b.1.e
Biliary system
b.1.f
Gastrointestinal tract
b.1.g
Great vessels and branches
b.1.h
Liver
b.1.i
Lung/pleura
b.1.j
Lymphatic system
b.1.k
Pancreas
b.1.l
Peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities
b.1.m
Spleen
b.1.n
Urinary tract
b.2.a
Extremity non-vascular
b.2.b
Infant hips
b.2.c
Neck
b.2.d
Neonatal/infant head
b.2.e
Neonatal/infant spine
b.2.f
Penis
b.2.g
Prostate
b.2.h
Scrotum
b.2.i
Superficial soft-tissue structures
e.1.a
Hepatic
e.1.b
Mesenteric
e.1.c
Renal
f.6.a
Complete abdominal examination
f.6.b
Limited abdominal examination
f.7.a
Thyroid
f.7.b
Scrotum
f.6.b.1
Aorta/IVC
f.6.b.2
Biliary system
f.6.b.3
Liver
f.6.b.4
Pancreas
f.6.b.5
Spleen
f.6.b.6
Kidneys
f.6.b.7
Bladder
f.6.b.8
Pleural space
f.6.b.9
Sonographic guided procedure (assistance)