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- Is more sensitive and specific than CT scanning in evaluating for the presence of gallstone disease.
- Can be used to assist with central line placement and with peripheral access when challenging.
- Can readily identify the size of the kidneys in a pt with renal insufficiency and can exclude the presence of hydronephrosis.
- Can expeditiously evaluate for the presence of peritoneal fluid in a pt with blunt abdominal trauma.
- Is used in conjunction with Doppler studies to evaluate for the presence of arterial atherosclerotic disease.
- Is used to evaluate cardiac valves and wall motion.
- Should be used to localize loculated pleural and peritoneal fluid prior to draining such fluid.
- Can determine the size of thyroid nodules and guide fine-needle aspiration biopsy.
- Can determine the size and location of enlarged lymph nodes, especially in superficial locations such as in the neck.
- Is the modality of choice for assessing known or suspected scrotal pathology.
- Should be the first imaging modality utilized when evaluating the ovaries.
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