Other General Ultrasound Information

Performing scans 

  • ALL SCANS MUST BE REVIEWED BY AN ATTENDING
  • PGY 1/2s must have an attending present for all scans
  • PGY 3/4s may perform the scan independently, but must be reviewed with attending together
  • ALL invasive ultrasounds should have an attending present

 

Cleaning of the Ultrasound Probes

  • Wipe off all excess gel from the probes at the completion of the ultrasound study
  • Spray the probe liberally with the T-Spray solution
  • Wipe off excess solution and let probe dry
  • Follow this link for instructions on cleaning the endocavitary probes