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Positioning Techniques to Improve the Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow

Authors

MEZIAN K MACHAC S ZAVAREH A MAJERNIKOVA L VACEK Jan NAVRATIL L SCHMITZ M

Year of publication 2019
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source ULTRASOUND QUARTERLY
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000377
Keywords patient positioning; ultrasound scan; elbow ultrasonography; technical protocols; guidelines
Description We introduce an ergonomic positioning for sonographic scanning of elbow joint where the patient is lying semisupine on the examination bed. This is in contrast with the conventional positioning where the patient is sitting on the edge of the bed or across the table on a chair. Our proposed positioning is more comfortable for both the patient and ultrasound practitioner. It also allows immediate ultrasound-guided injections with lesser risk regarding a vasovagal syncope of the patient.

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