Sonographic Assessment
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Image Acquisition Method for the Sonographic Assessment of the Inferior Vena Cava
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2023
Point-of-care ultrasound evaluation of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is commonly utilized to identify, among other things, the volume status. Imaging should be performed systematically to ensure repeatability. This manuscript reviews the methods and pitfalls of sonographic IVC examination.
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Early Detection of Drug-Induced Renal Hemodynamic Dysfunction Using Sonographic Technology in Rats
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2016
Early stage hemodynamic dysfunction is critical to the development of kidney disease. Yet, detection methodologies are limited. Recent advances in sonography provide a noninvasive, accurate option for early detection of kidney injury. This study outlines a step-by-step, sonographic methodology for detecting kidney dysfunction using a drug-induced nephrotoxicity rat model.
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A Modified Sonographic Algorithm for Image Acquisition in Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Critically Ill Newborn
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2023
Here, we present a protocol that can be applied in the neonatal intensive care unit and the delivery room in relation to three scenarios: cardiac arrest, hemodynamic deterioration, or respiratory decompensation. This protocol can be performed with a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine or an affordable handheld device; an image acquisition protocol is carefully detailed.
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Neurotoxicity Assessment in Adult Danio rerio using a Battery of Behavioral Tests in a Single Tank
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2023
Here, we present a comprehensive behavioral test battery, including the novel tank, Shoaling, and social preference tests, to effectively determine the potential neurotoxic effects of chemicals (e.g., methamphetamine and glyphosate) on adult zebrafish using a single tank. This method is relevant to neurotoxicity and environmental research.
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Systematic Assessment of Well-Being in Mice for Procedures Using General Anesthesia
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2018
We developed a protocol to assess well-being in mice during procedures using general anesthesia. A series of behavioral parameters indicating levels of well-being as well as glucocorticoid metabolites were analyzed. The protocol can serve as a general aid to estimate the degree of severity in a scientific, animal-centered manner.
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Image brightness and contrast depend on how different tissues interact with the ultrasound waves. Variations in acoustic properties alter the returning echoes, and the transducer converts those differences into visible patterns. Consequently, sonographic assessment can distinguish anatomical structures according to their echo characteristics, helping clinicians evaluate soft tissues and organs within the imaged region.
Doppler techniques add information about motion, with particular importance for blood flow. Rather than relying only on structural appearance, the examination can evaluate movement within vessels and other relevant tissues. This expands the assessment from anatomy alone to functional information, supporting evaluation of vascular structures and improving interpretation when motion or circulation is clinically important.
Real-time imaging allows clinicians to observe movement as an examination occurs rather than relying solely on a static image. This capability is useful when assessing motion, following changing anatomical relationships, or guiding a procedure during care. It also supports immediate visualization in clinical settings where timely assessment may influence diagnosis or management.
The technique can be applied to organs, vessels, soft tissues, and developing fetuses. Its usefulness therefore extends across structural and developmental assessment rather than being restricted to one body system. Depending on the clinical question, practitioners can examine anatomy, observe movement, or evaluate blood flow within the same broader imaging approach.
Portability makes sonographic assessment valuable in settings where imaging equipment must be brought directly to the patient, including emergency care. Its lack of ionizing radiation also supports repeated examinations. These characteristics are especially relevant for longitudinal monitoring, in which clinicians compare findings over time while avoiding radiation exposure from the imaging method itself.
Because imaging can occur in real time, sonography can help clinicians visualize relevant anatomy while performing a procedure. Afterward, the same approach can support continued assessment of anatomical structures, movement, or blood flow. This combination of procedural guidance and repeatable follow-up connects immediate clinical decision-making with longitudinal monitoring in medical care.