Pediatric Ultrasound - When is it urgent ?

Question 1

If you eat what ultrasoiund images can be affected

Answer 1

Eating can affect imaging of pancreatitis and can result in collapsed gall bladder

Question 2

How long should you be NPO prior to GB and pyloris U/s

Answer 2

GB/pancreas 6-8 hours

Pyloris 2-4 hours - air from a meal can affect visualization

Question 3

What thickness of PS - would be concerning on U/s

Answer 3

3 mm or more - length may not be as accurate due to positioning

Question 4

PS stenosis at 3 weeks old - what circumstances

Answer 4

Child could be premature

Question 5

Typical normal pyloris thickness

Answer 5

1mm

Question 6

Can you still have thick muscle after a pyloromyomectomy

Answer 6

Yes - they may still present with string sign

Question 7

Orientation of SMA to SMV in malrotation

Answer 7

SMV should be to the R of SMA

Question 8

How young can PS present

Answer 8

Some casea can present at 2 weeks

Question 9

Ovarian torsion - color doppler

Answer 9

varies ( not all or none)