US in GYN Flashcards
1
Q
2 types of ultrasound transducers
A
- transabdo - more accepted, better maneuverability
2. transvaginal - higher resolutions, unaffected by BMI
2
Q
3 display modes
A
A mode - vertical spike with height proportional to intensity
B -mode - spot of light with brightness intensity reflected signal
M mode - 2d profile of motion
3
Q
most common view
A
b mode
4
Q
what is safety principle
A
as low as reasonably acheiveable
5
Q
what is hysterosalpingogram
A
inject contrast to assess tubal patency
6
Q
things one might use US to look at
A
- ovarian stim
- early pregancy
- subchorionic hemmorage
- dating of fetus
- ectopic pregnancy
- hemoperitoneum
- tubo ovarian abscess
- US guided drainage
- torsion
- dermoid cyst
7
Q
what is transverse view
A
slice across
8
Q
what is sagittal view
A
lengthwise slice
