DMS 205 - Abdominal Sonography

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Gateway

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Description:

Presents a detailed approach to the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of abdominal structures imaged with ultrasound. Includes liver, biliary system, pancreas, and retroperitoneal region. Correlates clinical findings, including laboratory studies, with sonographic findings. Discusses protocol, instrumentation, and scanning techniques. Also discusses anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of abdominal and superficial structures imaged with ultrasound, including spleen, superficial structures, and the gastrointestinal and abdominal walls. Discusses proper scanning techniques, protocols, and instrument settings along with clinical, sonographic and laboratory aspirations, biopsies, and intra-operative procedures. Presents propersterile technique, needle guide use, and post procedure protocol. Prerequisites: DMS* 201, MS* 203, DMS* 211 and RST* 217. Corequisites: DMS* 204, DMS* 206, and DMS* 212.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gwcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 285-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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