Abstract
Article: Pain Levels and Injuries by Sonographic Specialty: A Research Study
Authors: Amanda Hogan, DBA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R)
Category: Musculoskeletal [MSK]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Pain Levels and Injuries by Sonographic Specialty: A Research Study,” you will be able to:
Understand the economic impact of sonographer injury
Describe the reported rates of pain by specialty
Recognize the risk factors that may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs)
According to research published by Pike et al., what percentage of sonographers scan in pain? 50% 60% 80% 70%
According to Murphey and Coffin, what is the estimated cost of lost revenue due to sonographer injury? $5,000–$10,000 $25,000–$30,000 $35,000–$50,000 $40,000–$96,000
What percentage of sonographers today do not report their injuries to management? 11% 23% 42% 57%
In this study, what percentage of sonographers across all specialties reported scanning in pain? 35% 66% 72% 90%
In this study, which specialty reported the lowest level of perceived pain? Musculoskeletal Vascular Ob/Gyn Cardiac