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What frequency of linear array probe is used for pediatric and thin patients?
What frequency of linear array probe is used for pediatric and thin patients?
In which patient position is the supine position often avoided?
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?
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?
Why is the pancreas often more hyperechoic than the liver?
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What is the normal ultrasound appearance of the pancreas?
What is the normal ultrasound appearance of the pancreas?
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What is the main landmark for the pancreas?
What is the main landmark for the pancreas?
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What is a limitation of ultrasound in imaging the pancreas?
What is a limitation of ultrasound in imaging the pancreas?
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What is an alternative breathing technique used when the suggested technique does not give the desired results?
What is an alternative breathing technique used when the suggested technique does not give the desired results?
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What is the purpose of having the patient in an erect position during ultrasound?
What is the purpose of having the patient in an erect position during ultrasound?
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What is a common challenge in ultrasound imaging of the pancreas?
What is a common challenge in ultrasound imaging of the pancreas?
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