Pancreatitis Sonographic Findings

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What frequency of linear array probe is used for pediatric and thin patients?

3.5 MHz

5-7 MHz

7-10 MHz

5 MHz (correct)

In which patient position is the supine position often avoided?

Erect position

Left lateral decubitus

Supine position (correct)

Left posterior oblique

What is the purpose of asking the patient to drink 2-3 cups of water?

To reduce bowel gas

To help the patient relax

To fill the stomach and duodenum for better visualization (correct)

To help the patient breathe more easily

Why is the pancreas often more hyperechoic than the liver?

Due to fatty infiltration Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal ultrasound appearance of the pancreas?

Homogeneous and isoechoic with the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the main landmark for the pancreas?

Splenic vein and portal confluence Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of ultrasound in imaging the pancreas?

Bowel gas overlay Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative breathing technique used when the suggested technique does not give the desired results?

Different breathing techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having the patient in an erect position during ultrasound?

To help the water fill the stomach and duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in ultrasound imaging of the pancreas?

Bowel gas overlay Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What frequency of linear array probe is used for pediatric and thin patients?

In which patient position is the supine position often avoided?

What is the purpose of asking the patient to drink 2-3 cups of water?

Why is the pancreas often more hyperechoic than the liver?

What is the normal ultrasound appearance of the pancreas?

What is the main landmark for the pancreas?

What is a limitation of ultrasound in imaging the pancreas?

What is an alternative breathing technique used when the suggested technique does not give the desired results?

What is the purpose of having the patient in an erect position during ultrasound?

What is a common challenge in ultrasound imaging of the pancreas?

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