How to Perform an Ultrasound Examination of the Abdomen and/or Retroperitoneum

How to Perform an Ultrasound Examination of the Abdomen and/or Retroperitoneum is organized by American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).,,Release Date: 08/28/2018,Review Date: 10/15/2020,Expiration Date: 10/15/2023,,Description:,Describe the normal sonographic anatomy of the neonatal brain (coronal and sagittal plane), spine (sagittal and transverse plane), and hip (coronal and transverse plane). This renewed lecture was previously released under the title, (AIUM Practice Parameter for Ultrasound Examination of the Neonatal Head, Spine, and Hip: Step-by-Step Video Tutorial for Performing Individual Examinations). The content and CME test have not changed. Please do not submit a test for this lecture if you have already received credit for the original product.,,Learning Objective(s),After watching this activity, you should be able to:,• Describe the normal sonographic appearance of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, bowel and retroperitoneum, kidneys, bladder, aorta, and inferior vena cava;,• Demonstrate a complete ultrasound of the abdomen and aorta; and,• Practice proper positioning of the patient when performing an abdominal ultrasound and aorta ultrasound.