Ultrasound of the Pancreas | Protocol, Tips & Measurements. Explore all things pancreas! Discover the ultrasound exam protocol for the pancreas, how you should (and shouldn't) measure the pancreas, scanning tips and tricks for the pancreas and how to optimize the ultrasound image for a pancreas exam. We'll also dive into the ultrasound appearance and features of the portalsplenic confluence.

Interested in more general ultrasound tips & tricks? Check out my new series below...

GENERAL ULTRASOUND SERIES:
Ultrasound of the Aorta (Protocol, Tips & Measurements):    • Ultrasound of the Aorta | Protocol, T...  
Ultrasound of the Spleen (Protocl, Tips & Measurements):    • Ultrasound of the Spleen | Protocol, ...  
Ultrasound of the Pancreas (Protocl, Tips & Measurements):    • Ultrasound of the Pancreas | Protocol...  
Ultrasound of the Kidney (Protocol, Tips & Measurement): coming soon!
Bladder Ultrasound (Protocol, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
Ultrasound of fthe Liver (Protocol, Tips & Measurments): coming soon!
Ultrasound of the Gallbladder & Bile Ducts (Protocol, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
RUQ Ultrasound (Protocol, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
Abdominal Ultrasound (Protocol, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
Thyroid Ultrasound (Protocl, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
Ultrasound of the Salivary Glands (Protocol, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound (Protocol, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound (Protocl, Tips & Measurements): coming soon!
General Ultrasound (How to Annotate an Image):    • General Ultrasound | How to Annotate ...  
General Ultrasound (How to Sweep Through an Organ):    • General Ultrasound | How to Sweep Thr...  

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Chapters:
00:00 Ultrasound of the Pancreas (Protocol, Tips & Measurements)
00:14 Explore the Anatomy of the Pancreas
02:08 How to Measure the Pancreas on an Ultrasound Exam
04:22 Pancreas Head Measurement (Don't Do This!)
05:45 Pancreas Neck Measurement (Don't Do This!)
06:58 Pancreas Body Measurement (Don't Do This!)
08:18 Pancreas Tail Measurement (Don't Do This!)
09:45 The Sagittal Pancreas Ultrasound Sign
11:04 Pancreas Ultrasound Image Optimization (Gain)
12:44 Pancreas Ultrasound Image Optimization (TGC & Depth)
13:41 Pancreas Ultrasound Image Optimization (Frequency & Focal Zones)
14:30 Pancreas Ultrasound Scanning Windows
15:46 Pancreas Ultrasound Scanning Techniques 1
16:51 Pancreas Ultrasound Scanning Techniques 2
18:06 Pancreas Ultrasound Scanning Techniques 3
19:10 Pancreas Ultrasound Exam Protocol
20:52 The PortalSplenic Confluence
22:22 End Card

Hi! I'm Michelle Macauley. Welcome to my channel Sonography Minutes!
Home to my new series...Sonography in Seconds (Quick Ultrasound Tips)
I've been a Sonographer for over 15 years and I also teach Ultrasound at the College level, where I've built a Breast Ultrasound course for both Mammographers and Sonographers.
My specialty is Breast Ultrasound, though I have experience in multiple types of Ultrasound.
I hold ARDMS certifications in Breast, Abdomen and OBGYN, and I'm also an RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist).
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Legal Disclaimer: I am NOT a Radiologist (Physician). This site is for the didactic instruction of Sonographers, Mammographers and others who will perform Sonography under the supervision of a Radiologist or other qualified Physician. This site is not an accredited Ultrasound program, rather, these trainings are to be used as a supplemental learning tool in addition to training in an accredited Ultrasound School. Please seek expert medical advice from a doctor if you are experiencing health issues.

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