USS Tutorial Flashcards
1
Q
What does blue mean on USS?
A
Blood moving away from the probe
2
Q
What does red mean on USS?
A
Blood moving towards the probe
3
Q
What is the appearance of bone on USS?
A
Hyperechoic periosteum with acoustic shade below
4
Q
How can you tell the difference between an artery & vein on USS?
A
Artery is pulsatile, vein is not Vein can be compressed but artery can’t be
5
Q
Nerves can be difficult to differentiate from what on USS?
A
Tendons
6
Q
What is the starred structure?
A
Muscle
7
Q
What is the starred structure?
A
USS Bone
8
Q
What is the starred structure?
A
Fluid
