Ultrasound imaging simulation module

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This module teaches you how to prepare for and perform an ultrasound examination of the pancreas. The interactive simulator provides three different scan scenarios, including normal and pathological cases. It enables students and practitioners to build or refresh knowledge and cognitive skills, and offers a safe online practice environment so you can prepare for the real clinical world. Ideal if you are studying for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry exams. Introduction Step 0.1 - Basic physiology of the pancreas Step 0.2 - Signs and symptoms of pancreatic disease Step 1 - Preparation Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation Step 1.2 - Patient preparation Step 1.3 - Operator preparation Step 2 - Expose the abdomen and apply gel Step 3 - Select the transducer and obtain images of the pancreas Step 4 - Commence the pancreas system scanning protocol Step 4.1 - Patient position Step 4.2 - Scan Plane Step 4.3 - Standard pancreas protocol image requirements Step 4.4 - Annotations required Step 4.5 - Sonographic features of a normal pancreas Step 4.6 - Trouble shooting Step 5 - Scan the pancreas in the transverse and longitudinal planes Step 5.1 - Scan the head, neck, body, and tail of the pancreas in the transverse plane Step 5.2 - Scan the head, neck, body, and tail of the pancreas in the longitudinal plane Step 5.3 - Pathology of the parenchyma of the pancreas Step 6 - Assess and measure the pancreatic duct Step 6.1 - Measure the pancreatic duct in its long axis Step 7 - Complete the procedure