ULTRASONOGRAPHY

This study tested whether using a lower amount of fresh gas during anesthesia (low-flow) could reduce lung collapse (atelectasis) after laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to receive either low-flow or normal-flow anesthesia. The researchers meas…

This study tested whether using ultrasound to locate the radial artery (in the wrist) makes blood draws easier for patients whose arteries are hard to feel or where previous attempts failed. 74 adults were randomly assigned to have their blood drawn either with ultrasound guidanc…

This study looked at 60 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if ultrasound measurements of the diaphragm could predict successful removal of the breathing tube. Researchers measured diaphragm thickness and movement before a breathing trial. The goal was to find a safe, non-i…

This study looked at whether pressing on the esophagus with ultrasound guidance during mask ventilation can prevent stomach distension in adults having laparoscopic surgery. 103 patients were split into two groups: one received the compression, the other did not. The goal was to …

This study looked at 130 people with gallstones who had their gallbladder removed. Researchers compared the ultrasound images taken before surgery with what surgeons actually found during the operation. The goal was to see if ultrasound can predict a difficult surgery, which coul…

This study looked at whether using a tiny ultrasound probe inside the bile duct (IDUS) during a procedure to remove gallstones (ERCP) can help prevent stones from returning in people at high risk. 248 adults with large or multiple gallstones were randomly assigned to get IDUS or …

This study used ultrasound to compare how the median nerve changes shape in different wrist positions (neutral, bent, straightened, and tilted) between 36 women with generalized joint hypermobility and healthy controls. The goal was to see if hypermobile patients have more nerve …

This study tested two ways to place a numbing catheter in the lower back of 68 obese patients (BMI over 30) having leg surgery. One method used ultrasound to find the right spot, while the other relied on feeling the bones by hand. The goal was to see which approach led to succes…

This study tested whether using ultrasound guidance improves the process of drawing blood from the radial artery in the wrist. 74 adults who needed an arterial blood sample took part. Researchers measured how many puncture attempts were needed, pain levels, and satisfaction for b…

This study tested whether doing 2-3 heavy half-squats can instantly boost jump height in 44 healthy football players aged 18-21. Researchers compared the squat warm-up to light jogging and measured muscle speed, size, and nerve signals over 12 minutes. The goal is to help athlete…

This study looked at 85 older adults (70+) in Spain to see if ultrasound scans and blood tests can help measure muscle quality and frailty. Participants were divided into groups, with one group doing a physical exercise program. The goal was to find better ways to detect early si…

This study looked at whether ultrasound can give better images of the bone around dental implants than the standard CT scan, which can have blurry spots. Researchers reviewed records from 4 patients who had both scans and surgery photos. They measured bone thickness and height to…

This study looked at 49 women with forward head posture (FHP), a common postural problem. Researchers used ultrasound to measure the thickness of muscles in the neck, belly, buttocks, and legs. The goal was to see how head posture affects muscles beyond just the neck, which could…