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Module 54:

B-scan Examination, Part 1

 

 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

 

 

Estimated study time:  One hour.

 

Program Level:  Basic and intermediate

 

Target Audience:  OMPs wanting to know more about B-scan ultrasonography, or to study for the certifying exams.

 

Pre-requisites:  None

 

Date of original release:  March 7, 2010

   
 

Description of content:   

 

This module discusses B-scan exam preparation, the screening exam, and B-scan evaluation criteria for vitreo-retinal diseases.  B-scan characteristics of a posterior vitreous detachment, a localized retinal detachment, and a total retinal detachment are also discussed.

 

Instructional  objectives:  Upon completion of  this course,  the student should be able to:

  • Identify steps needed for B-scan exam preparation

  • Describe proper B-scan probe orientation and labeling

  • List the evaluation criteria for vitreo-retinal deseases

  • Identify B-scan characteristics of a posterior vitreous detachment, a localized retinal detachment, and a total retinal detachment

   
 

About the Authors: 

 

Felix N. Sabates, MD, is former Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.  He has been a practicing ophthalmologist for many years. 

 

Gary Gallimore is a certified ophthalmic technologist who assists with research at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City and works for a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the metro area of Kansas City.   He has taught CE courses for many years on all subjects of ophthalmic technology.  He served as co-author for this module.

 

   
 

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