Introduction to Clinical Ultrasound Objectives
1. Understand probe and exam settings.
2. Understand the different modes of ultrasound.
3. Understand probe orientation and movement.
4. Learn how to improve your image/clip quality.
5. Learn how to save and review your images and clips. **Previous Intro to US video (with M-Turbo guide) is linked here.**
Introduction to the E-FAST FAST Pearls and Pitfalls
Objectives
1. Understand limitations to the FAST exam.
2. Learn key pitfalls to the FAST exam.
3. Learn key pearls to improving your FAST exam.
Ultrasound in Shock Objectives 1. Understand how various etiologies and spectra of shock can be diagnosed with ultrasound. 2. Learn how to use an intuitive “high or low” approach to shock diagnosis. 3. Apply this approach to the cases in the second video. Ultrasound in Sepsis
Objectives 1. Discuss the concept of fluid responsiveness (FRes) in sepsis. 2. Discuss simple measures of FRes using IVC, pulmonary, and focused cardiac ultrasound. 3. Discuss advanced measures of FRes using LVOT and arterial Doppler measurements. 4. Discuss the passive leg raise (PLR) maneuver as well as other FRes trial methods. DVT Ultrasound Objectives 1. Learn technique for focused DVT ultrasound. 2. Understand difference between ED/POC vs. formal DVT ultrasound. 3. Learn pearls and pitfalls to DVT ultrasound. Introduction to Cardiac Ultrasound Objectives 1. Learn the basic views and their common uses. 2. Learn how to assess global systolic function. 3. Learn how to differentiate pleural vs. pericardial effusion. 4. Learn how to assess for right ventricular strain. 5. Learn how to use Color Doppler to assess cardiac hemodynamics. Introduction to Hepatobiliary Ultrasound Objectives 1. Learn clinically oriented anatomy of the hepatobiliary system. 2. Learn indications for hepatobiliary/RUQ ultrasound. 3. Learn the general technique for RUQ ultrasound. 4. Become familiar with common hepatobiliary pathology on ultrasound. Tips for Biliary Ultrasound Objectives 1. Learn how to improve your biliary ultrasound technique. 2. Learn three techniques for biliary ultrasound. 3. Learn how to use the portal vein to find the gallbladder. 4. Learn how to differentiate stone from bowel gas. 5. Learn how to differentiate hepatic artery from bile duct. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Objectives 1. Learn how to evaluate the hand and digits using a water bath. 2. Learn how to evaluate the posterior elbow. 3. Learn how to evaluate the rotator cuff. 4. Learn how to evaluate for shoulder dislocation. Renal and Aorta Ultrasound Objectives 1. Learn indications for renal and aorta ultrasound. 2. Learn how to evaluate for hydronephrosis as well as other renal pathology. 3. Learn how to evaluate for abdominal aortic aneurysms. 4. Learn pitfalls involved in both applications. Introduction to Pelvic Ultrasound Objectives 1. Learn indications for point-of-care pelvic ultrasound. 2. Learn how to perform transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound. 3. Learn how to diagnose intrauterine pregnancy. MSK Joints Objectives 1. Learn the relevant anatomy to evaluate large joint effusions. 2. Learn how to perform POCUS to assess for large joint effusions. 3. Learn the basic technique to perform POCUS assisted arthrocentesis of these large joints. POCUS for COVID-19 Objectives 1. Learn how to minimize infection transmission when performing POCUS on patients with suspected C19. 2. Learn the rationale and indications for POCUS in patients with C19. 3. Learn lung and focused echocardiography to detect common findings in C19 patients. |
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