Pub Date : 2023-06-29DOI: 10.1177/87564793231180159
{"title":"SDMS CME Credit – Scope of Practice of Sonographers Across the United States: A Survey Study","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/87564793231180159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231180159","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135050000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-29DOI: 10.1177/87564793231180175
{"title":"SDMS CME Credit – Lung Ultrasound and High-Resolution Computed Tomography in Suspected COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department: A Comparison","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/87564793231180175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231180175","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"178 1","pages":"347 - 347"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79455737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-29DOI: 10.1177/87564793231180183
{"title":"SDMS CME Credit – Neurosonography Compared to Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Diagnostic Agreement and Added Value","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/87564793231180183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231180183","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135049997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-29DOI: 10.1177/87564793231180156
{"title":"SDMS CME Credit – The Effect of Hypertension and Diabetes on Ophthalmic Artery Hemodynamics","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/87564793231180156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231180156","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135050235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-24DOI: 10.1177/87564793231168776
S. Hagen-Ansert, Kristen Billick
Objective: Cardiac sonographers are challenged on a daily basis to provide excellent frontline care for a variety of patients. They face challenges of promoting quality over quantity and continued support for education and training efforts. Echocardiography requires an operator-dependent sonographer with independent judgement and critical thinking skills to obtain and integrate diagnostic information during the echo examination. The growth of echocardiographic procedures has increased the demand for qualified cardiac sonographers to cover the workload. Materials and Methods: Occupational employment and wage statistics, educational opportunities, simulation labs and clinical sites, national registries, and ASE standards for a quality echo educational environment are discussed. Results: The national curriculum for echocardiography is extensive and requires adequate clinical hands-on training to promote an opportunity for the student to become a competent cardiac sonographer. Credentialing in echocardiography demonstrates to the patients, healthcare professionals, and employers of medical facilities that the cardiac sonographer is a dedicated professional in their respective field. Conclusions: Additional accredited cardiovascular programs with active credentialed clinical sites to fulfill this shortage. The skillset has increased with new procedures requiring training in advanced imaging techniques such as three-dimensional imaging, strain, tissue Doppler, and contrast-enhanced imaging.
{"title":"The Challenges of Educating a Cardiac Sonography Workforce","authors":"S. Hagen-Ansert, Kristen Billick","doi":"10.1177/87564793231168776","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231168776","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Cardiac sonographers are challenged on a daily basis to provide excellent frontline care for a variety of patients. They face challenges of promoting quality over quantity and continued support for education and training efforts. Echocardiography requires an operator-dependent sonographer with independent judgement and critical thinking skills to obtain and integrate diagnostic information during the echo examination. The growth of echocardiographic procedures has increased the demand for qualified cardiac sonographers to cover the workload. Materials and Methods: Occupational employment and wage statistics, educational opportunities, simulation labs and clinical sites, national registries, and ASE standards for a quality echo educational environment are discussed. Results: The national curriculum for echocardiography is extensive and requires adequate clinical hands-on training to promote an opportunity for the student to become a competent cardiac sonographer. Credentialing in echocardiography demonstrates to the patients, healthcare professionals, and employers of medical facilities that the cardiac sonographer is a dedicated professional in their respective field. Conclusions: Additional accredited cardiovascular programs with active credentialed clinical sites to fulfill this shortage. The skillset has increased with new procedures requiring training in advanced imaging techniques such as three-dimensional imaging, strain, tissue Doppler, and contrast-enhanced imaging.","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"22 1","pages":"414 - 420"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79271760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-22DOI: 10.1177/87564793231178280
Adelia Thal Bullins
A tremendous need for sonographers and vascular technologists exists, however it would be informative to look back at a time when a similar demand occurred. A review of the history of sonography is provided and how it impacted the Center for Medical Ultrasound at Wake Forest University. This historical review also marks the rise of early sonography education and how it evolved into a range of options such as a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree, a 2-year Associate Science degree, or a multiweek certificate program. No matter the length of the program, or the style in which it is delivered, the following basic key ingredients are considered requisite: • Access to newer model ultrasound equipment systems • Dynamic classroom lectures (online, live, or a combination of both) • Active clinical experiences under the guidance of an experienced and enthusiastic sonography expert, specific to a sonographic specialty (OB, cardiac, abdominal, etc.). Without all these key ingredients, the educational program will not be effective and sustainable. Sonography is a visual science and vital to display images, for the interpreting physician. The sonographer and physicians must work closely as a unified team. An effective working team (physician and sonographer) allows for trading ideas and suggesting possible answers to the diagnostically difficult patient cases.
{"title":"A Review of the History of Sonography and its Effect on the Center for Medical Ultrasound at Wake Forest University","authors":"Adelia Thal Bullins","doi":"10.1177/87564793231178280","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231178280","url":null,"abstract":"A tremendous need for sonographers and vascular technologists exists, however it would be informative to look back at a time when a similar demand occurred. A review of the history of sonography is provided and how it impacted the Center for Medical Ultrasound at Wake Forest University. This historical review also marks the rise of early sonography education and how it evolved into a range of options such as a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree, a 2-year Associate Science degree, or a multiweek certificate program. No matter the length of the program, or the style in which it is delivered, the following basic key ingredients are considered requisite: • Access to newer model ultrasound equipment systems • Dynamic classroom lectures (online, live, or a combination of both) • Active clinical experiences under the guidance of an experienced and enthusiastic sonography expert, specific to a sonographic specialty (OB, cardiac, abdominal, etc.). Without all these key ingredients, the educational program will not be effective and sustainable. Sonography is a visual science and vital to display images, for the interpreting physician. The sonographer and physicians must work closely as a unified team. An effective working team (physician and sonographer) allows for trading ideas and suggesting possible answers to the diagnostically difficult patient cases.","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"80 1","pages":"639 - 642"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87339883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-16DOI: 10.1177/87564793231179409
PhD C. C. Ohagwu, BSc H. L. Olanipekun, PhD P. O. Okonkwo, MSc N. C. Ikegwuonu, PhD K. I. Egwuanumku, MSc E. E. Ezugwu
Objective: To establish normative data on the width of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint space using sonography, based on a selected Nigerian cohort without any shoulder injury or pathology. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the normal AC joints of randomly selected Nigerians. A sonographer performed the examination and obtained all the width measurements of AC joint space, using a GE LOGIQP6 ultrasound system and a multiple-frequency linear transducer. Results: The width of the AC joint space was equal on both sides, measuring 5.6 ± 1.2 mm for the right and 5.6 ± 1.2 mm for the left (P = .701). The mean width of both joint spaces differed between men and women, with the men having a wider space (P < .05). Age had a strong negative predictive relationship, with the AC joint space width and both joint spaces decreasing with age (P < .001). Weight and body mass index had weak negative predictive relationships with both joint space widths (P < .001). Participant height had a very weak positive predictive relationship with both joint space widths (P < .05). Conclusion: Normative data on the width of the AC joint space, in a randomly selected Nigerian cohort, are provided and may be clinically useful in the ongoing sonographic assessment of the AC joint.
{"title":"Acromioclavicular Joint Space Size in a Nigerian Patient cohort","authors":"PhD C. C. Ohagwu, BSc H. L. Olanipekun, PhD P. O. Okonkwo, MSc N. C. Ikegwuonu, PhD K. I. Egwuanumku, MSc E. E. Ezugwu","doi":"10.1177/87564793231179409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231179409","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To establish normative data on the width of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint space using sonography, based on a selected Nigerian cohort without any shoulder injury or pathology. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the normal AC joints of randomly selected Nigerians. A sonographer performed the examination and obtained all the width measurements of AC joint space, using a GE LOGIQP6 ultrasound system and a multiple-frequency linear transducer. Results: The width of the AC joint space was equal on both sides, measuring 5.6 ± 1.2 mm for the right and 5.6 ± 1.2 mm for the left (P = .701). The mean width of both joint spaces differed between men and women, with the men having a wider space (P < .05). Age had a strong negative predictive relationship, with the AC joint space width and both joint spaces decreasing with age (P < .001). Weight and body mass index had weak negative predictive relationships with both joint space widths (P < .001). Participant height had a very weak positive predictive relationship with both joint space widths (P < .05). Conclusion: Normative data on the width of the AC joint space, in a randomly selected Nigerian cohort, are provided and may be clinically useful in the ongoing sonographic assessment of the AC joint.","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"60 S1","pages":"481 - 490"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72395273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-14DOI: 10.1177/87564793231179143
I. Struk, Destinii Donawa, Shaian Irving
Objective: The objective of the study is to explore diversity and perceptions related to culture among New York City sonography clinicians and educators and determine whether this specific workforce is keeping pace with the changing demographics of the city population. Materials and Methods: An 18-question survey, which addressed demographics, work environment, and perceptions about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, was disseminated to sonography educators and hospitals in the five boroughs of New York City. Results: A total of 112 sonographers responded and 50% were White/Caucasian, 34.16% represented Asian/Pacific Islander (17.5%), Black/African American (10.83%), Hispanic/Latino (5%), and Native American/Alaskan Native (0.83%) populations, as well as 15.83% preferred not to respond. Most sonographers identified their gender as female. The 21 to 30 years age group was the least represented, and the age group 31 to 51+ years represented over three-quarters of the workforce. Most respondents worked with culturally diverse staff and were satisfied with their work environment. However, the Black/African American group showed the lowest average satisfaction score, and their responses were the least positive. Conclusion: In this cohort of respondents, Black/African, Hispanic, and Native American ethnicities were underrepresented compared with the city’s reported diverse population. Consequently, new programs and initiatives should be considered to increase ethnic and racial inclusivity, to respond to the needs of citizens of New York City.
{"title":"Are New York City Sonographers a Diverse Group? Exploring Diversity and Perceptions Related to Culture Among the City’s Sonography Clinicians and Educators","authors":"I. Struk, Destinii Donawa, Shaian Irving","doi":"10.1177/87564793231179143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231179143","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The objective of the study is to explore diversity and perceptions related to culture among New York City sonography clinicians and educators and determine whether this specific workforce is keeping pace with the changing demographics of the city population. Materials and Methods: An 18-question survey, which addressed demographics, work environment, and perceptions about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, was disseminated to sonography educators and hospitals in the five boroughs of New York City. Results: A total of 112 sonographers responded and 50% were White/Caucasian, 34.16% represented Asian/Pacific Islander (17.5%), Black/African American (10.83%), Hispanic/Latino (5%), and Native American/Alaskan Native (0.83%) populations, as well as 15.83% preferred not to respond. Most sonographers identified their gender as female. The 21 to 30 years age group was the least represented, and the age group 31 to 51+ years represented over three-quarters of the workforce. Most respondents worked with culturally diverse staff and were satisfied with their work environment. However, the Black/African American group showed the lowest average satisfaction score, and their responses were the least positive. Conclusion: In this cohort of respondents, Black/African, Hispanic, and Native American ethnicities were underrepresented compared with the city’s reported diverse population. Consequently, new programs and initiatives should be considered to increase ethnic and racial inclusivity, to respond to the needs of citizens of New York City.","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"381 1","pages":"461 - 469"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80690486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-14DOI: 10.1177/87564793231171400
Sydney Snyder, H. Al Sultan, I. Bloom, K. Evans
Two participants of a similar age and progression of COVID-19 diagnosis are presented. Each individual displays artifacts consistent with COVID-19 infection and recovery. Sonographic evaluation is utilized to view the state of their lungs, after infection. However, the observed healing patterns vary between the young adults. Variation in healing due to behavioral factors, such as vaping, are possible. The intent of this case study is to alert sonographers to the sonographic lung changes that may be attributed to COVID-19 and lingering symptomatology.
{"title":"The Implication of SARS-CoV-2 and the Subsequent Impact of External Factors in Young Adult Survivors: A Case Report","authors":"Sydney Snyder, H. Al Sultan, I. Bloom, K. Evans","doi":"10.1177/87564793231171400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231171400","url":null,"abstract":"Two participants of a similar age and progression of COVID-19 diagnosis are presented. Each individual displays artifacts consistent with COVID-19 infection and recovery. Sonographic evaluation is utilized to view the state of their lungs, after infection. However, the observed healing patterns vary between the young adults. Variation in healing due to behavioral factors, such as vaping, are possible. The intent of this case study is to alert sonographers to the sonographic lung changes that may be attributed to COVID-19 and lingering symptomatology.","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83595156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-14DOI: 10.1177/87564793231176063
K. Evans
{"title":"Mentoring Qualities: How to Pay it Forward!","authors":"K. Evans","doi":"10.1177/87564793231176063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231176063","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88351616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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