US Neonatal Hip (DDH Screening) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Sonographic evaluation of the infant hip in the first six months of life for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Uses the Graf method (static…
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US Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Targeted abdominal sonography of the infrarenal aorta for AAA screening (USPSTF recommends one-time screening in men 65-75 with smoking history) and…
US Lower Extremity Doppler (DVT) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Compression and Doppler ultrasound of the deep veins of the leg to detect deep vein thrombosis. The first-line non-invasive test for suspected DVT.
US MSK Shoulder — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-frequency dynamic sonography of the rotator cuff, biceps tendon, AC joint, and bursal structures. Excellent first-line modality for full-thickness…
US Breast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-frequency targeted or whole-breast sonography for evaluation of palpable masses, mammographic findings, and supplemental dense-breast screening….
US Scrotum — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-frequency ultrasound of testes and scrotum — first-line for scrotal pain, mass, and trauma. Color Doppler critical for torsion evaluation.
US Kidneys — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Ultrasound of kidneys for hydronephrosis, masses, cysts, renal failure workup, and renal transplant evaluation.
US Carotid Doppler — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Bilateral B-mode + color + spectral Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries to grade stenosis, detect plaque, and screen for cerebrovascular disease….
US Neck (Soft Tissue) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-frequency sonography of the thyroid, cervical lymph nodes, parathyroid glands, salivary glands, and superficial neck soft tissues. First-line for…
US Thyroid — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
High-frequency ultrasound of the thyroid gland for nodule characterization (TI-RADS), goiter evaluation, and post-operative assessment. The first-line…