Butenko Nataliia Stanislavivna

Category: Second

Education:

• Higher education.

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Ukrainian Association of Ultrasound Diagnostics Specialists.

Areas of professional development:

• continuously improves qualifications in the field of ultrasound diagnostics;
• enhances practical skills in accordance with current international guidelines and the principles of evidence-based medicine;
• regular participation in professional conferences, specialized training courses, and workshops;
• expands expertise in advanced ultrasound diagnostics and modern digital technologies.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• ultrasound examinations for newborns, children, and adults;
• abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen; preparation: fasting, with the last meal 6–8 hours before the examination; limit gas-producing foods for 2–3 days beforehand; do not smoke, chew gum, or suck candies on the day of the examination);
• kidney and urinary system ultrasound (preparation: follow a low-gas diet for 1–2 days before the examination; drink approximately 1 liter of still water one hour before the examination and do not empty the bladder);
• pelvic ultrasound (preparation depends on the examination method: for transabdominal ultrasound, the bladder should be full—drink approximately 1 liter of still water one hour before the examination and do not urinate; for transvaginal or transrectal ultrasound, the bladder should be empty; bowel preparation may be recommended for men before transrectal ultrasound; for routine gynecological ultrasound, days 5–7 of the menstrual cycle are considered optimal unless otherwise recommended by the physician);
• thyroid ultrasound;
• breast ultrasound (recommended on days 5–12 of the menstrual cycle);
• soft tissue and joint ultrasound;
• echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound);
• vascular Doppler ultrasound;
• early detection of pathological changes and monitoring of treatment effectiveness;
• use of advanced expert ultrasound techniques;
• safe, non-invasive, and highly accurate diagnostics in accordance with modern evidence-based medical standards.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• evidence-based medicine;
• disease prevention and early diagnosis;
• digital technologies in healthcare;
• multidisciplinary approach to patient assessment and management;
• medical education and the development of modern medical imaging techniques.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy traveling, photography, reading, and outdoor activities. Running, swimming, cycling, and roller skating are among my favorite hobbies. Lifelong learning and self-development are an integral part of both my professional and personal life.”

Doctor's advice:

• “The quality of an ultrasound examination largely depends on proper preparation. Before your appointment, be sure to clarify the recommendations specific to your type of ultrasound. Abdominal ultrasound is generally performed after fasting, with gas-producing foods limited for several days beforehand. Kidney, bladder, or pelvic ultrasound may require a full bladder. In contrast, thyroid, joint, soft tissue, and most other ultrasound examinations usually do not require any special preparation. Following the recommended instructions helps ensure the most accurate results and reduces the need for repeat examinations.”