Introduction to Ultrasound
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Nursing, Medicine
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
price
$65
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The course commences with a comprehensive overview of ultrasound, delving into the fundamental principles of ultrasound physics and the instrumentation required to generate and interpret ultrasound images. Participants will learn about various transducers, imaging modes, and techniques for optimizing ultrasound images. Additionally, they will acquire a solid understanding of ultrasound safety protocols and effective communication of ultrasound findings.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe clinical application of ultrasound (US).
- Select an appropriate transducer and correctly orient it for a given Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).
- Describe in basic terms how a two-dimensional image is generated from an ultrasound transducer.
- Describe hands-on techniques for directing the transducer beam, acquiring adequate ultrasound images, and optimizing machine image settings.
- List multiple ultrasound artifacts and their clinical significance
The estimated time to complete this activity is 90 minutes.
This activity is jointly provided by Your CE Source and eMedEd.