Positioning Techniques to Improve the Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow

Abstrakt

We introduce an ergonomic positioning for sonographic scanning of elbow joint where the patient is lying semisupine on the examination bed. This is in contrast with the conventional positioning where the patient is sitting on the edge of the bed or across the table on a chair.

Our proposed positioning is more comfortable for both the patient and ultrasound practitioner. It also allows immediate ultrasound-guided injections with lesser risk regarding a vasovagal syncope of the patient.

Klíčová slova

• patient positioning
• ultrasound scan
• elbow ultrasonography
• technical protocols
• guidelines