LEARNING OBJECTIVES
You should be able to:
Recognise an ultrasound machine
Know how to turn it on
Recognise different probes, their different function and how to handle them
Understand the concepts of depth and gain
Develop ongoing skills in optimising your image
Understand the applications of Colour, Doppler and M mode wave forms
There are a number of machines being used in departments around Auckland. Here is a short video describing the essential features of the Sonosite machine
KNOBOLOGY (5 MIN SONO)
There a number of different probes available.....
Probe craft takes a bit of theory, a bit of hand-eye technique...and a bit of time.
TOP POCUS TIPS (CORE ULTRASOUND)
Sonoguide.com is a website produced by ACEP & gives a number of excellent summaries of normal and abnormal findings. Have a quick look at the areas that you will soon become proficient in...