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    Abdominal Sonography

    What is Abdominal Sonography?

    Abdominal sonography is a method of obtaining images of internal organs by sending high-frequency sound waves into the body.  The reflected sound waves are returned as echoes.  The echoes are then recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image.  Since ultrasound images are captured in real-time they have the ability to show movement of internal tissues, liver function, and blood flow.

    What is an Abdominal Sonogram?

    An abdominal sonogram can help to diagnose a variety of conditions and to assess damage caused by illness.  Organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys will be evaluated during an abdominal sonogram.  Patients are referred for sonograms for various reasons, some of which are: abdominal pain, abnormal lab results, and enlarged abdominal organs.  An abdominal sonographer will be required to image small body parts as well.  These parts include: thyroid gland, testicles, breast, and various soft tissue body parts.  Doctors can also use abdominal sonography to guide them as they perform needle biopsies on abdominal organs.  The abdominal track is taught in conjunction with the OB/GYN track at Montgomery College.

    For more information on earning potential and work environment of sonographers visit the Inside Scoop.

    Links:

    The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) was founded in 1970 to promote, advance, and educate its members and the medical community in the science of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

    American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) promotes quality care and patient safety through the certification and continuing competency of ultrasound professionals

    The mission of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography(JRC-DMS) and its sponsoring organizations is to cooperate to establish, maintain, and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs in diagnostic medical sonography and to provide recognition for educational programs that meet or exceed the standards.

    Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP) is the largest programmatic/specialized accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits more than 2000 educational programs in twenty-one health science occupations across the United States and Canada.

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    Liver
    Gallbladder
    Spleen
    Liver
    Gallbladder
    Spleen

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