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Re: bubble study

Gerson Lichtenberg — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:00 GMT

Also, remember that it is only the first 5-6 beats after contrast reaches the RA that is specific for an intra-cardiac shunt. After that, contrast appearing in

Re: Right handed scanner

simplel@... — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:22:42 GMT

Tom I scan with my right hand the machine is at the foot of the bed I have been a sonographer for 35 years, I don't have a lot of the issues many of the

Re: Right handed scanner

akory99@... — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:07:12 GMT

Being a right-handed scanner may be hard on your back/shoulders, but you are able to get better images. I've been scanning for 16 years without any major

Re: Right handed scanner

Andrew Horning — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:30 GMT

Has anybody studied how varying positions would affect the clinical practice of echo? I admit it's been a while since I've done clinical ultrasound. But I'd

Re: bubble study

David Williams — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:58 GMT

My procedure is to agitate with three way stop cock for about 20 sec, turn the cock to inject, get my hand back on the view (usually AP4), inject, and then

Re: Right handed scanner

cinna sved — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:34:56 GMT

Hello! I've been doing Echo's using my right arm ever since I begun my career, almost 20 years from now, and I can't emphasize enough on how important it is to

Re: Right handed scanner

David Williams — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:31 GMT

Conrad, If you're having this much problem, is learning to scan left handed not an option? I am also RVT and learned long ago to comfortably scan with either

Re: Right handed scanner

Terry Zwakenberg — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:46 GMT

Conrad, I have used this technique for many years, because it puts the machine at the patients feet I don't have to move as much furniture or medical equipment

Re: Right handed scanner

Thomas Kusant — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:52 GMT

Conrad, I too was faced with the issue of scanning left handed and finally realized that I had to eat some humble pie and learned to scan left handed.

Right handed scanner

Conrad F — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:49:00 GMT

I am a right handed scanner and I reach over the pt to perform the exam. I know this is bad for my back and shoulder. Is there a better way to scan right

bubble study

J. David Mut — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:48:59 GMT

Hi, saline solution (10 cc) stay in blood (heart) for a very few second (1-1-1/2), so how do you normally do it solo? Thanks J. David Mut. Hi, saline

Re: Adult Echo Protocols [4 Attachments]

mlouw44@... — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:58 GMT

hi, I made up a one page form to use for the cardiologist and my coments. marylou In a message dated 11/3/2009 12:56:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

Re: How to open a saved study on GE Vivid I, urgent help needed

Gerson Lichtenberg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:47:45 GMT

If you look at the bottom of the screen, one button probably says 'Select Patient' or just 'Select.' Give that a try. Gershom Lichtenberg, RDCS

Re: How to open a saved study on GE Vivid I, urgent help needed

evelynchrisandclay@... — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:47:38 GMT

It automatically defaults to the most recent study when u double-click on either of the studies listed under the + sign. However in the "Examination

Re: How to open a saved study on GE Vivid I, urgent help needed

katie bittner — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:47:06 GMT

Rasha, you need to delete one of the studies.Katie "IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOUR GOING, ANY ROAD WILL TAKE YOU THERE." KATIE