We welcome you to join us on a journey to catch a glimpse of a Sonographer's working life.

  A Sonographer starts his/her day by going through the patient reports to have a knowledge on the cases that needs to be evaluated on that particular day. A typical day would include performing 15-20 detailed ultrasound scans depending the areas of interest.

  A Sonographer starts by studying the patient history and indication. He/she usually asks several questions to understand the patient's medical background before performing the ultrasound scan. It is important that the Sonographer performs this role thoroughly and efficiently. An ultrasound examination is not harmful to the patient as it does not use ionizing radiation. This is particularly suited for diagnosing the progress and detecting abnormalities even in delicate structures such as the fetus.

  The abdominal area is the most common area demanded by patients. A stringent set of clinical protocol is followed to ensure all the important images and also, information that contributes to a differential diagnosis are captured to be reviewed. It is a marvel to observe the pathology and how each of the organs function as a whole system in the human body.

  For obstetric cases, the Sonographer would perform the fetal biometry measurements to get a hint of the estimated date of delivery for the baby. He/she also observes and measures the various structures of the baby to ensure that the baby is progressing well. As the patient is guided through the ultrasound scan, the Sonographer explains the functionality of that structure and also, how each structure is related in the human body. The Sonographer works independently in the hospital when performing ultrasound examination.

  The Sonographer then compiles the findings from the ultrasound scan before handing it to the medical specialist to counter-check and sign the ultrasound report. After this point, the patient would be notified on the findings.

  The Sonography profession requires a person to investigate the information displayed on the ultrasound system. The information can come from the formation of tissues and liquid in the form of a slice using ultrasound waves. In addition, blood flow and three-dimensional ultrasonography can also be assessed to detect the different abnormalities. One has to be caring, a good problem-solver, enjoys interaction with patients and thrives in an environment of continuous learning.