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On March 2, the Edmonton Branch hosted an education event along with a branch update. This well-received event was held via Zoom with 185 members attending. Speakers included Dr. Stanley Greenspan, who presented “Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Fluoroscopic guided procedure used to treat migraines and facial pain” and Colleen McHugh, who presented “LADiBUG: a new communication tool that addresses many of the communication gaps identified by patient feedback from Diagnostic Imaging (DI)”. Thank you to Branch Chair Anastasia Gasheva and [...]

Authors: Cathy Ridsdale, BSc, CRGS, CRVS, RDMS, RVT Cardiac defects are the most common congenital anomalies in the fetus. In the majority of cases, these anomalies can be detectable by sonography. The utility of diagnostic ultrasound in fetal heart assessment depends on the quality and completeness of the exam. This pictorial essay will focus on the Sonography Canada National Competency Guideline preferred image views for assessment of the fetal heart. To achieve the best outcomes, image optimization and exam [...]

Authors: Michael Warren and Christine Braithwaite Since 2016, the Professional Standards Authority in the United Kingdom (UK) has been building an evidence base to understand the relationship between professional regulation and professional identity of health care professionals. Professional identity can greatly impact the practice of health professionals. To better understand the relationship between professional regulation and professional identity, we conducted a literature review, which gathered definitions of professional identity and analysis of identity among health care professionals. Read the [...]