Echocardiogram

October 27, 2020 0 Comments

Echocardiograms An echocardiogram is a noninvasive ultrasound procedure used to assess the heart. During the procedure, a transducer sends out sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard by the human ears. The sound waves move through the skin and tissues to the heart, where the waves bounce or “echo” off of the …

Thyroid Ultrasound

October 27, 2020 0 Comments

Thyroid Ultrasound Your physician may order a thyroid ultrasound which uses sound waves to produce pictures of the thyroid gland in the neck. The exam does not use radiation and is commonly used to evaluate lumps or nodules found during a routine physical or other imaging exam. Description: An ultrasound of the thyroid produces pictures …

Pelvic Ultrasound

October 27, 2020 0 Comments

Pelvic Ultrasound A pelvic ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic exam that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis. A pelvic ultrasound allows quick visualization of the female pelvic organs and structures including the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Description: Ultrasound uses a transducer that sends out …

Carotid Ultrasound

October 27, 2020 0 Comments

Carotid Ultrasound A carotid ultrasound exam is a non-invasive, painless ultrasound that uses high-frequency sound waves to image the neck arteries. Description: The carotid arteries, neck vessels which supply blood to the brain, are examined with ultrasound to look for plaque and to assess whether this plaque is interfering with blood flow to the brain. …

Arm or Leg Arterial Ultrasound

October 27, 2020 0 Comments

Vascular Ultrasound of the Arm or Leg Vascular ultrasounds are exams that check the blood flow in your arteries and veins. These tests are noninvasive. Common vascular exams that your physician may order include: Arm and Leg Arterial and Venous Studies, Venous Doppler Studies, Arterial Doppler Studies, and Pulse Volume Recordings. Description: Vascular studies use …

Abdominal Ultrasound

October 27, 2020 0 Comments

Abdominal Ultrasound An abdominal ultrasound is a noninvasive procedure used to assess the organs and structures within the abdomen. This includes the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile ducts, spleen, and abdominal aorta. Description: Abdominal Ultrasound uses a transducer that sends out ultrasound waves at a frequency too high to be heard. The ultrasound transducer is placed …

Confusion Reigns over Covid Guidance

August 31, 2020 0 Comments

Skilled nursing facilities across the country are facing confusion over fines they may face from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, coupled with conflicting requests for information from the CDC and HHS over Covid-19 admissions.

Facility Fined $62k for Covid Response

June 19, 2020 0 Comments

Facility Fined $62k for Covid Response According to McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, a Pennsylvania care facility has been fined $62k by CMS for insufficiencies in their response to the Covid-19 crisis.  Be sure your staff is wearing proper PPE, cleaning equipment properly, storing medical records properly, and use NFMD’s on-site diagnostic services to limit your …

The Role of POCUS for Care Facilities in the Age of Covid-19

March 19, 2020 0 Comments

Point-of-care Ultrasound can be a significant tool in maintaining access to care for seniors vulnerable to viral infections.

As Another Rural Hospital Closes, NFMD Opens with a Potential Cure

February 11, 2020 0 Comments

As rural hospitals close, New Frontier opens to offer fractional ultrasound diagnostics to communities.