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Reporting Findings to Physicians Once the images have been taken, it is up to the DMS to pro- vide a verbal or written summa- ry of his findings as well as copies of the images he took. These images will then be used to make or confirm a medical diagnosis. In some cases, sonog- raphy is used during a proce- dure as well. The DMS will then be required to give the physician the proper field of vision to perform the proce- dure. This requires a high level of communication, not only with physicians, but with other members of the health care team as well. Educational Video

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Maintaining Ultrasound Equipment At the end of every appointment, DMSs must take time to

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The ultrasound gel used by diagnostic medical sonographers is made of a chemical called propylene glycol, plus water and sometimes a dye. The dye does not actually make the gel work better, but it helps DMSs see where they have placed the gel. It is thick and a little bit sticky, so when it is applied to the skin it does not drip or run. Since it is water-based, it can then be easily wiped off the skin after the examination.

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