DMS205

DMS 205 – Interventional Sonography - The course provides instruction in sonographic procedures that are considered invasive and/or require sterile procedures. Opening sterile trays, creating and maintaining a sterile field, and sterilizing ultrasound transducers are included, as well as sonography in the operating suite and performance of sonographic biopsy guidance. Issues concerning patient consent are reviewed from Foundations of Sonography. Topics include sterile techniques; amniocentesis; scanning of the uterus via sonohysterography; drainage and fluid recovery procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, and amniocentesis; free hand and attachment guided biopsy, such a breast biopsy and prostate biopsy; and ultrasound guidance procedures, such as nephrostomy/biliary drainage procedures. Prerequisites: DMS 133, DMS 134, DMS 135, DMS 201

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