Day 14: Pulse Echo Principle – The Backbone of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Welcome to Day 14 of your ARDMS preparation journey!Today we’re diving into the Pulse-Echo Principle, the fundamental concept that powers every image you see on the screen. 🔬 What is the Pulse-Echo Principle? This principle forms the foundation of diagnostic ultrasound. It explains how an ultrasound machine creates images by: Pulse = TransmitEcho = Receive … Read more
🩺 Day 13: Mastering Artifacts – Turning Mistakes into Mastery
Welcome to Day 13 of your ARDMS journey!Today’s focus is one of the most testable — and clinically relevant — topics in ultrasound: Artifacts. 💡 What Are Artifacts? In sonography, artifacts are image anomalies — features that don’t represent actual anatomy or pathology but appear due to the physics of ultrasound and machine assumptions. While … Read more
Day 12: Understanding Acoustic Impedance – The Gateway to Reflection
Welcome to Day 12 of your ARDMS SPI preparation journey! Today we dive deep into a key physical concept that bridges the gap between the physics of sound and clinical ultrasound imaging: Acoustic Impedance. 🧠 What is Acoustic Impedance? Acoustic Impedance (Z) is a property of tissue that determines how much resistance sound waves encounter … Read more
The First 30 Days — Essential Newborn Care Tips for New Parents
Welcome to Parenthood! Bringing a newborn home is a moment of pure joy—but it also comes with new responsibilities and countless questions. The first 30 days of a baby’s life, often called the neonatal period, are crucial for growth, development, and bonding. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding a new member to your family, … Read more
Day 11: Mastering Ultrasound Artifacts – A High-Yield SPI Topic Simplified
Welcome to Day 11 of your ARDMS SPI journey! If there’s one topic that shows up again and again on the SPI exam and catches many off guard, it’s ultrasound artifacts. The good news? Once you understand the why and how behind them, you can answer artifact-related questions with full confidence. Let’s break down this … Read more