This module teaches you how to prepare for and perform an ultrasound examination of the gastrointestinal tract. 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.
Indications for ultrasound of the gastrointestinal tract
Identify the gastrointestinal tract anatomy
Explain gastrointestinal physiology
List clinical symptoms of gastrointestinal tract disease
Gastrointestinal tract protocol:
Patient preparation
Transducer and preset selection
Patient positioning
Transducer positions
Scan planes
Identify and obtain sonographic images of the gastrointestinal tract
Explain and demonstrate the use of breathing techniques and graded compression to obtain optimal sonographic images of the gastrointestinal tract
Differentiate normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the gastrointestinal tract
Describe and identify pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract
Describe and identify abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract
Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and Patient Safety Act