List and describe 2 types of imaging techniques

For this assignment, you will provide detailed responses to the following questions and provide a response to the case study.

A 56-year-old male originally presented to his primary physician with complaints of heaviness in his chest, difficulty swallowing, and coughing up blood. He reported a smoking history calculated to be 50-pack years. He added that both he and his wife quit smoking three months ago. His medical history included chronic bronchitis and a single bout of pneumonia approximately five years ago. It was noted that he has lost nine pounds in the past few months. At this time, this patient was still actively employed as a maintenance man in the shipbuilding industry. Eventually, he was diagnosed with squamous cell lung cancer, which has now metastasized to his esophagus.

1.Based on the case study above, list the imaging techniques that were most likely utilized in the diagnosis and management of this patient’s disease process, include a statement of their rationale and usefulness.

2.List and describe 2 types of imaging techniques used to confirm the presence of pleural effusion.

3.List and explain 2 reasons a respiratory therapist might use ultrasound during arterial puncture.

Submit your answers on a Word document. You must cite at least three references in APA format to defend and support your position.