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Sonography tips, protocol guides, and clinical reference articles.

April 28, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Spleen Ultrasound: Normal Size, Measurements, and Splenomegaly

How to measure the spleen correctly, what counts as splenomegaly, and the sonographic findings that point to a cause — from portal hypertension to lymphoma.

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April 26, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Ovarian Ultrasound: Normal Values, Follicle Counts, and PCOS

Normal ovarian size by age, how to measure follicles correctly, antral follicle count technique, and the sonographic criteria for polycystic ovarian morphology.

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April 10, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Normal Thyroid Ultrasound Measurements: A Complete Reference Guide

Looking up normal thyroid ultrasound measurements mid-shift? This complete reference covers lobe dimensions, volume calculations, isthmus thickness, and what findings to flag — all in one place.

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April 7, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound Normal Values: What Every Sonographer Needs to Know

A complete reference for abdominal aorta ultrasound normal values — including diameter thresholds, measurement technique, AAA screening criteria, and Doppler waveform interpretation.

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April 3, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Gallbladder Ultrasound Normal Measurements and When to Flag Abnormalities

A complete reference for gallbladder ultrasound normal measurements — wall thickness, lumen size, CBD diameter, and the key sonographic findings that change clinical management.

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March 30, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Renal Ultrasound Normal Values: Kidney Size, Cortical Thickness, and More

Complete reference for renal ultrasound normal values — kidney size, cortical thickness, resistive index, hydronephrosis grading, and the sonographic findings that matter most clinically.

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March 30, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Technique, Measurement, and Surveillance Intervals

Everything you need to know about AAA screening ultrasound — proper measurement technique, size thresholds, surveillance schedules, and what to document when you find one.

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March 28, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Lower Extremity DVT Protocol: What Every Sonographer Needs to Know

A practical walkthrough of the lower extremity venous duplex exam — compression technique, Doppler augmentation, common pitfalls, and how to confidently identify deep vein thrombosis.

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March 25, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

First Trimester Ultrasound Measurements: CRL, NT, and Gestational Age Reference

Complete first trimester ultrasound measurement reference — crown-rump length, nuchal translucency, gestational age dating, and what findings to document and flag in early pregnancy scanning.

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March 24, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Welcome to SonoBuddy: Your Pocket Ultrasound Reference

Introducing SonoBuddy — the fast reference tool built specifically for sonographers. Instant access to everything you need mid-scan, right in your pocket.

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March 20, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Carotid Stenosis Grading: The SRU 2003 Criteria Explained

A practical breakdown of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound 2003 consensus criteria for grading internal carotid artery stenosis — what the velocities mean and how to apply them.

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March 18, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

How to Perform a Complete Abdominal Ultrasound: Protocol and Image Checklist

A step-by-step complete abdominal ultrasound protocol for sonographers — organ-by-organ scanning technique, key images for PACS, and a full report checklist to ensure you never miss a finding.

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March 12, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

ACR TI-RADS Ultrasound Classification Explained: A Practical Guide for Sonographers

A practical breakdown of the ACR TI-RADS 2017 thyroid nodule classification system — how points are assigned, what each category means, and when FNA is recommended.

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March 5, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Carotid Ultrasound Normal Values: IMT, PSV, and Stenosis Criteria

Complete reference for carotid ultrasound normal values — intima-media thickness, peak systolic velocities, ICA/CCA ratio, SRU stenosis grading criteria, and Doppler waveform interpretation.

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February 25, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Sonography Registry Exam Study Guide: Top Measurement Tables You Must Know

Preparing for the ARDMS or ARRT sonography registry exam? This study guide covers the most frequently tested ultrasound measurement tables — vascular, abdominal, OB, and thyroid — with clinical context.

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February 18, 2026·SonoBuddy Team

Liver Ultrasound Normal Size and Echo Pattern: Reference Guide for Sonographers

Complete reference for liver ultrasound normal size measurements, echogenicity grading, hepatomegaly criteria, and the sonographic findings that distinguish fatty liver, cirrhosis, and focal lesions.

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