DMS 206 - Pediatric Sonography

Institution:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (formerly Coosa Valley Technical College)

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Description:

Prerequisites: DMS 132, DMS 133, DMS 134, DMS 135. Provides the sonography student with specialized imaging procedures for the pediatric patient, including normal anatomy, pathology and pathophysiology. Emphasis is on the pediatric abdomen, surgical abdominal conditions, pediatric hip, and the necessary skills and special considerations of the pediatric patient in terms of patient care, presenting symptoms, pathologic processes, diagnosis, and technique. Neonatal neurosonography is also presented. Topics include: normal anatomy of the abdomen in pediatric patients and associated anomalies; normal anatomy of the neonatal brain and head and associated anomalies; anatomy of pediatric hip joint and imaging techniques and associated anomalies; normal pelvic anatomy in pediatric patients and associated anomalies; procedure, indication, and protocol for pyloric stenosis and associated pathology; normal spine anatomy and associated anomalies; history and physical examination; related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures; differential diagnosis; and role of ultrasound in patient management. 09052007

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gntc.edu/student-services/index.php

Phone Number:

(706) 295-6963

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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