Handbook

Identify, describe and justify the selection of protocols, imaging parameters, equipment and transducers for sonographic examinations of the upper abdomen;

Perform routine sonographic examinations of the upper abdomen safely and to a standard and ethical conduct expected of a competent sonographer:

Identify and describe normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the organs and structures in the upper abdomen and related artefacts;

Recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required and describe the limitations of ultrasound in regards to imaging the upper abdomen;

Implement Spectral, Colour and Power Doppler techniques where appropriate in upper abdominal ultrasound imaging;

Explain the application of contrast agents and tissue harmonic imaging in abdominal sonography, and describe and implement quality assurance principles in abdominal imaging.