ESP Ultrasound

✏️Fill in the blank:

I knew I was becoming a better sonographer when __________.

Every sonographer has a moment when things start to click.

Maybe it was recognizing anatomy faster.

Maybe it was solving a difficult case.

Maybe it was realizing you no longer needed to second-guess every image.

www.esp-inc.com | Registration closes June 9

Not every study topic needs the same amount of attention.

One of the biggest advantages of attending a registry review webinar is discovering exactly where you should focus your study time.

During the webinar, you'll have the opportunity to identify your strongest topics, uncover knowledge gaps, ask questions, and build a more effective study plan moving forward.

June Webinar
June 20–21

SPI | AB | AE | OB | VT | PE

Study smarter, not harder.

Someone will rely on your skills today.
A patient waiting for answers.
A worried parent.
A physician making an important clinical decision.
Every image you obtain contributes to a bigger story.
Never underestimate the impact of what you do.

POV: You actually visualized the pancreas pretty well… but “portions obscured by bowel gas” still somehow ends up in the report.

Pancreatic ultrasound can be surprisingly effective, but bowel gas often limits complete visualization, especially of the tail.

One important alternative when more detailed evaluation is needed?

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

EUS combines endoscopy with high-frequency ultrasound by placing the transducer directly within the stomach and duodenum, allowing close evaluation of the pancreas with less interference from bowel gas.

Benefits of EUS:
• Detailed visualization of pancreatic lesions
• Improved detection of small masses
• Better assessment of cysts and chronic pancreatitis
• Allows fine needle aspiration (FNA) for biopsy
• Helpful when CT/MRI findings are inconclusive

Sometimes the best pancreatic window is from the inside.

From cardiac to renal to fetal imaging, few conditions span ultrasound specialties quite like VACTERL.
Affecting roughly 1 in 10,000–40,000 births, there’s a real chance you could identify at least one piece of the puzzle.