Training Basics
1. POCUS Machine Disinfection Online Course
1. POCUS Machine Disinfection Online Course
QR code for the POCUS Disinfection Course
QR code for the POCUS Disinfection Course
2. Basic Transducer Movements
2. Basic Transducer Movements
Great article on Transducer Movement Terminology by Bahner DP et al. J Ultrasound Med 2016;34:183-188
3. Sound Wave Properties - under construction
3. Sound Wave Properties - under construction
3. Basic Knoblogy
4. Ultrasound Planes
4. Ultrasound Planes
Longitudinal or sagittal
Longitudinal or sagittal
Divides body/structure into left and right
Transverse, axial or cross-section
Transverse, axial or cross-section
Divides body/structure into top (superior/cranial/cephalad) and bottom (inferior/caudal)
Coronal or frontal
Coronal or frontal
Divides body/structure into front (anterior/ventral) and back (posterior/dorsal)
4. Basic Knobology - Under Construction
4. Basic Knobology - Under Construction
5. ALARA Principles - Under Construction
5. ALARA Principles - Under Construction
ALARA Principle - Official Statement from American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM):
AIUM ALARA Document Click Here
AIUM Official Statement: Safety in Diagnostic Ultrasound Educational Activities Using Nonpregnant Participants - Note important MI and TI parameters listed on the document: