AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of an Ultrasound Examination of Solid Organ Transplants, 2024 Revision.

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has revised its practice parameter for the performance of ultrasound examinations on solid organ transplants. The document provides recommendations for personnel requirements, documentation, quality assurance, and safety for ultrasound examinations of liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. It outlines indications for these examinations and details the qualifications and responsibilities of personnel involved. The document emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation, equipment specifications, quality assurance, safety measures, and adherence to the ALARA principle in ultrasound examinations of solid organ transplants. [Extracted from the article]