Thyroid Ultrasound Probe Positioning | Transducer Placement, Scanning Technique USG 

Thyroid Ultrasound Probe Positioning | Transducer Placement, Scanning Technique USG
- Patient Position: Have the patient lie down on their back with a pillow under the shoulders to extend the neck, exposing the anterior neck region.
- Probe Selection: Use a high-frequency linear array transducer, typically in the 7-12 MHz range.
- Probe Positioning: Place the probe transversely over the thyroid gland, starting at the level of the cricoid cartilage. The indicator on the probe should be directed towards the patient's right side.
- Image Orientation: In this view, the right thyroid lobe will be on the left side of the screen, and the left lobe will be on the right side of the screen.
- Scanning Technique: Slide the probe laterally to examine each lobe, and move up or down to view the thyroid gland in successive transverse sections.
- Probe Positioning: Rotate the probe 90 degrees from the transverse position, so it's parallel to the patient's long axis. The indicator on the probe should be directed towards the patient's head.
- Image Orientation: In this view, the superior aspect of the thyroid gland will be displayed on the left side of the screen, and the inferior aspect on the right side.
- Scanning Technique: Slide the probe up and down to examine the full length of each thyroid lobe. You can also tilt and angle the probe to obtain a more detailed view of the gland and surrounding structures.