Abdominal imaging-ultrasound

Question 1

Describe the preparation for abdominal ultrasound

Answer 1

Fast patient for 12-24 hrs
Clip abdomen
Position in R lateral or dorsal recumbency
Use curvilinear transducer

Question 2

Describe the imaging planes and views?

Answer 2

Planes:
- frontal
- sagittal
- transverse
View:
- longitudinal
- transverse