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ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound, also known as sonography, is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. It is commonly used for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions, as well as for guiding certain procedures. Here's a summary of its key aspects:
- Sound Waves: An ultrasound machine emits high-frequency sound waves through a transducer (a hand-held device).
- Echoes: These sound waves bounce off tissues and organs in the body, and the echoes are captured by the transducer.
- Image Creation: The machine processes the echoes to produce real-time images of the internal structures on a monitor.
- Abdominal Ultrasound: To evaluate organs such as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
- Pelvic Ultrasound: To examine reproductive organs and detect conditions like ovarian cysts or fibroids.
- Obstetric Ultrasound: To monitor the development of the fetus during pregnancy, assess fetal health, and determine the due date.
- Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography): To assess the heart's structure and function.
- Biopsy Guidance: To precisely locate and sample tissue for biopsy.
- Drainage: To guide the placement of needles for draining fluid collections.
- Trauma Assessment: To quickly evaluate internal injuries in trauma patients