Alta Imaging Medical Group-Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group
Fairview Park - Oakland:
360 Degree View of a Smartphone Performing a Cardiac Ultrasound Exam
This 360 degree photo shows a basic, point-of-care cardiac echocardiogram being performed using a smartphone turned into an ultrasound platform using an app and the Butterfly iQ transducer. The system allows inexpensive access to an easy-to-use ultrasound system to better triage patients and determine if more advanced imaging exams or emergency procedures are required. The system has apps for more than 20 types of ultrasound exams, including lung, heart, liver, vascular, MSK and abdominal.
What’s a Transvaginal Ultrasound Like and Why Do I Need One?
While no one looks forward to a TV ultrasound exam, the procedure shouldn't cause physical discomfort and tends to be less invasive than a routine pelvic exam.
What is an Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is a sound frequency greater than 20 kHz, which cannot be heard by the human ear. Therapeutic ultrasound is generally between 1 MHz (deeper) and 3.3 MHz (superficial) to penetrate into soft tissue depth of 1-5 cm.
Ultrasound: What to Expect
Bedside ultrasound tips for the general internist
Why might an internist want to learn bedside ultrasound and how might it be merged effortlessly into patient care?
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access
As you start to move along in residency, you will soon find out: if you cannot achieve difficult intravenous access on your own, there is no one behind you who can. This is a skill that must be mastered.
How Ultrasound Therapy Is Used by Physical and Occupational Therapists
Ultrasound therapy uses sound waves to penetrate soft tissues and is used by therapists to treat pain conditions and to promote tissue healing.
White Paper: 6 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Your Next Ultrasound System
An ultrasound system with the right ergonomic features can help alleviate injuries to your sonographers
Why breast self-exam is still important to find signs of breast cancer
Though it's not recommended for diagnosing the disease, women can often spot symptoms in their own breasts.
What Is a Pelvic Exam Procedure? Pap Smear, Speculum, Results
Learn about a pelvic exam, a routine exam used to evaluate organs in a woman's body, including the genital organs, ovaries, uterus, cervix, Fallopian tubes, bladder, and rectum. Learn about pap smears, speculums, and conditions that can be spotted through a pelvic exam, including STDs.
How Your Smartphone Is Becoming Your Doctor
Withings has created a series of health-care devices designed to integrate seamlessly with your smartphone.
Why Voice Recognition Shouldn’t Be Used on Smartphones in Hospitals
Voice recognition software is useful but comes with some snags when used in hospitals. Complex medical language and privacy are two main issues. While voic
What's the Difference Between Sonography & Ultrasound?
Some concepts are tough to grasp, but if you’ve wondered the difference between sonography and ultrasound, we’re here to show you the big picture!
What you need to know if you are sent for a fetal MRI
Ultrasounds sometimes indicate a problem but can’t give the most accurate picture. In these cases, a fetal MRI may be needed to help illustrate what’s going on.
How does ultrasound work?
In a dark cave, bats can't see much. But even with their eyes shut, they can navigate rocky topography at incredible speeds. This is because bats aren't just guided by their eyes, but rather, by their ears. It may seem impossible to see with sound, but bats, naval officers, and doctors do it all the time. How is that possible? Jacques S. Abramowicz digs into the unique properties of ultrasound. [Directed by Sofia Pashaei, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Jarrett Farkas].
How to Maintain an Ultrasound Machine
An ultrasound technician, or sonographer, uses a probe known as a transducer to examine organs and vessels in the body. The ultrasound machine creates an image based on the speed at which echoes return from the transducer. Maintaining an ultrasound machine is vital for continued and accurate use in patient diagnostic ...
What to expect at an ultrasound appointment
A standard transabdominal ultrasound starts with a cool gel that is rubbed onto your lower belly (over your uterus). The ultrasound technician then rubs a transducer wand, which emits sound waves, over the area.
A Complete Guide to Breast Cancer Screening
A quick guide to breast self-exams, mammograms and other ways to detect breast cancer.
Ultrasound for breast cancer: What to expect and results
Ultrasounds can help a doctor diagnose and determine the stage of a person's breast cancer. Learn more.
