Ultrasound Curriculum

Created by:

Heather Schlaman MD, Thomas Weiss MD, Neil Parekh MD, & Elizabeth Fordahl MD

Reviewed by the SJRH Ultrasound Faculty

Ultrasound basics

This video gives a quick tutorial on the basics of ultrasound including different probes, planes, movements, and echogenicities.

Click here to view the Basics handout.

Cardiac & IVC Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on our department perform cardiac and IVC ultrasounds.

Click here to view the Cardiac-IVC handout.

Lung Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on lung ultrasounds.

Click here to view the Lung handout.

eFAST & RUSH Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on performing the eFAST, one of the most important ultrasounds for an EM Physician, as well as the RUSH exam.

Click here to view the eFAST-RUSH handout.

Abdominal & Renal Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on the various abdominal ultrasounds, as well as specific renal/bladder ultrasounds.

Click here to view the Abdomen handout.

Click here to view our Renal handout.

DVT and Cellulits vs. Abscess Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on detecting DVTs in patients and distinguishing between cellulitis and abscess.

Click here to view the MSK handout.

Ocular Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on how to perform ocular ultrasounds and different pathology that is commonly seen.

Click here to view the Ocular handout.

Obstetrics Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on obstetric ultrasounds in various trimesters.

Click here to view the OB handout.

Aorta Ultrasound

This video gives a quick tutorial on aortic ultrasounds.

Click here to view the Aorta handout.

Document References

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Ultrasound Curriculum Document References

Video References

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Ultrasound Curriculum Video Citations