ULTRASOUND VERSUS CONVENTIONAL CHEST RADIOGRAPHY AFTER ULTRASOUND GUIDED INSERTION OF A CENTRAL LINE

A prospective observational study compared the use of ultrasound (US) and conventional chest radiograph (CCR) for detecting post-insertion complications and confirming the proper position of central venous catheters (CVCs) in adult patients. Among 46 patients, US and CCR were equally effective in detecting pneumothorax (none detected). Proper CVC position was confirmed in 45 out of 46 patients using both methods. US was more time-efficient, with an average CCR waiting time of 20 minutes. The study concluded that the US is as effective as CCR for CVC placement verification and is the preferred method due to its efficiency.

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Quiz Sixty Three

1 / 5

What might a sonographer need to differentiate when examining gallbladder polyps?

Appendicitis from cholecystitis

Cysts from tumors

Gallstones from kidney stones

Benign from malignant polyps

2 / 5

Who is the intended audience for the information in this title?

Sonographers

General Practitioners

Radiologists

Surgeons

3 / 5

What is the primary subject of this title?

Prevention of gallbladder diseases

Ultrasound examination of gallbladder polyps

Surgical techniques for gallbladder removal

Treatment options for gallbladder polyps

4 / 5

What imaging technique is used to examine gallbladder polyps?

X-ray

Ultrasound

CT Scan

MRI

5 / 5

What is the editorial comment questioning about abbreviated breast MRI?

Its availability

Whether it represents a new era for breast cancer screening

Its accuracy

Its safety

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