Ultrasound

Ultrasound scanning, also known as ultrasound imaging, uses high frequency sound waves to obtain images from inside the human body. The reflected sound wave echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image.

Follow the links below to find information about ultrasonography, including echocardiography (echocardiograms).

Updated June 2010

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Title:   Ultrasound scan
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ultrasound is a scan used to study internal body structures. Ultrasound scans work by sending out high frequency sound waves and recording the reflected sound or 'echoes' to create an image. Ultrasound is commonly used to study the developing foetus, abdominal organs, pelvic organs and breast tissue, the heart and blood vessels. Other names for an ultrasound scan include sonogram and ultrasonography.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Ultrasound scan
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Ultrasound uses sound waves to make an image (picture). In pregnancy an ultrasound scan can be used to make an image of the developing baby.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Ultrasound (ultrasound scanning or sonography and doppler)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on ultrasound and how it is used for diagnostic imaging, fetal imaging and to guide diagnostic procedures.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Gallstones: diagnosing with ultrasound - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ultrasound is the most common technique used to confirm the presence of gallstones.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Kidney stones
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Kidney stones occur when salts in the urine form a solid crystal. These stones can block the flow of urine and cause infection, kidney damage or even kidney failure. Pain (renal colic) is often the first sign. Most kidney stones can be treated without surgery, but always seek immediate medical attention if you are suffering strong pain. Kidney stones are sometimes called renal calculi.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Gallstones: diagnosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Several tests may be used in the diagnosis of gallstones, including blood tests, ultrasound and cholangiography.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Assessment of fetal wellbeing in the third trimester
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Screening algorithm to ensure fetal well-being late in pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Suspected ectopic pregnancy
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Secondary amenorrhoea
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with unexplained secondary amenorrhoea.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   First trimester screening
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Screening algorithm to detect fetal abnormalities early in pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Antepartum haemorrhage
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with unexplained antepartum haemorrhage.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Leg deep venous thrombosis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected lower limb deep venous thrombosis.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Ultrasound - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ultrasound is a way of taking a look at the unborn baby without using potentially harmful X-rays.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Acute right iliac fossa pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'right iliac fossa pain' with an emphasis on the imaging techniques used for suspected appendicitis.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Pregnancy tests - ultrasound
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ultrasound is used during pregnancy to check the baby's development and to help pick up any abnormalities. Ultrasounds do not give completely accurate information. However they do provide good information and are non-invasive, painless and safe. Ultrasounds may be transabdominal (on the stomach) or vaginal.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Baby due date
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Your baby's due date is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period. Other ways to check progress of your pregnancy include physical examinations and pregnancy ultrasounds.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   First trimester bleeding
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with unexplained first trimester bleeding.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Diagnostic tests: the diagnosis of recurrent deep venous thrombosis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Duplex ultrasound is the preferred investigation for the diagnosis of initial and recurrent deep venous thrombosis.The contralateral leg should be scanned when thrombosis is diagnosed as it is bilateral in 30% of cases.
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Low frequency ultrasound wound debridement
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on low frequency ultrasound wound debridement.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Echocardiography
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Technological advances have led to a broader range of indications for echocardiography.
Date:   Oct 2006

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