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Intro to US
14 cards·by jennybakalov
ARDMS
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Specialty Areas for Sonographers
abdominal/general; cardiovascular; vascular; OB/GYN; pediatric; musculoskeletal; and
more
intellectual curiosity
the drop to stay on top of new US developments
What does a sonographer do with 2D images?
They conceptualize them into a 3D format
technical aptitude
to produce high-quality images
good physical health
continuous scanning can cause strain on the back, shoulder, or arm
independence and initiative
to analyze the patient, their history, and clinical findings
emotional stability
to deal with patients in times of crisis
communication skills
proper interaction with peers, clinicians, and patients
Where can sonographers work?
staff sonographer in a hospital or clinic; imaging director; lead sonographer; research
sonographer; clinical instructor; US program faculty
AIUM
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
SDMS
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
What does the SDMS do?
provides extensive information for US professionals including the sonographer's Code of
Ethics, Scope of Practice, etc
SVU
Society for Vascular Ultrasound