Understand basic principles of point-of-care ultrasound
Understand clinical indications and limitations for point-of-care ultrasound
Develop technical proficiency in image acquisition and machine knobology
Develop proficiency in image interpretation
Develop ability to integrate point-of-care ultrasound into a patient’s diagnostic workup and management
To be able to describe ultrasound physics and machine functions (MK, SBP)
To be able to perform an ultrasound examination with the appropriate technical skills, including scanning windows & planes, transducer selection & orientation, proper probe handling, image optimization, and hand-eye coordination (PC, MK)
To be able to describe indications for point-of-care ultrasound examinations as well as limitations (PC, MK, PBL, ICS)
To be able to perform and interpret point-of-care ultrasound examinations in the required scans for the rotation (P, PC, MK, PBL, SBP)
To understand normal sonographic anatomy and most common pathological states associated with these ultrasound examinations (PC, MK, PBL)
To be able to explain ultrasound examination results to patients and to care providers (P, ICS)
To document ultrasound examinations appropriately and accurately (P)
Complete 4-6 hours of image review during Q&A
Complete 1 hour of vascular access training
Perform at least 150 point-of-care ultrasound examinations that are technically adequate and correctly interpreted
Complete the assigned pre-reading online modules
Complete the in-person ultrasound examination
At the end of the rotation, there will be computerized testing of the learner's knowledge base. Emergency ultrasound section faculty will also complete a written evaluation of the fellow.