About
"It is used to help diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body’s internal organs and to examine a baby in pregnant women and the brain and hips in infants.
It’s also used to help guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, and assess damage after a heart attack".
Steps in the process of being diagnosed
- Have to get into a robe
- Have to lay down on a bed
- have to put gel on the belly to see if there is a baby or how is the baby
- The picture gets printed out if there is a baby (if wanted)
- Then you can go home
Info while getting diagnosed
- Doesn't hurt
- Ultrasound is to see the baby or babies, and sonograms is to see both baby or to see if any part of the body is okay.
- Doesn't take long when you study in college on Ultrasounds.
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When was it invented?
"Ultrasound was first used for clinical purposes in 1956 in Glasgow".
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What they do?
“Use your skills to help people. You’ll be preparing for a job you can feel good about. Being able to use your knowledge and skills to help people is a reward that goes beyond earning a paycheck.
Ultrasound technicians, also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, are responsible for operating equipment that produce and record images or conduct tests. These images are then used by physicians to make a diagnosis.”
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How many years?
“Ultrasound tech program options include: 1-year certificate or diploma 2-year associate’s degree 4-year bachelor’s degree”
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