Implementing microbubble contrast in the echocardiography laboratory: a sonographer’s perspective - 02/09/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0002-9149(02)02860-6
Sandra Witt, RDCS a, ⁎
a Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging and Hemodynamic Research Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, USA
*Address for reprints: Sandra Witt, RDCS, Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging and Hemodynamic Research Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229–3039, USA.
Abstract |
The sonographer is instrumental in incorporating ultrasound contrast into routine clinical use. Optimization of the ultrasound settings and image capture is the primary responsibility of the sonographer, who is the point person of the main contrast team. The responsibilities of the sonographer are varied and include designing a guideline-compliant laboratory environment and being familiar with contrast agents and echocardiographic equipment settings.
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Vol 90 - N° 10S1
P. 15-16 - novembre 2002 Retour au numéro
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