Objective: The aim of this quality improvement project was to use Peyton’s 4-step approach standardize sonography pre-clinical lab instruction between diagnostic medical (DMS) educational sites and instructors. Materials Methods: participants included DMS students (n = 26) enrolled at a Midwestern university during academic years 2020–2022. Pre-survey post-survey were used collect analyze data related with approach. Results: found no familiar Semester end post-surveys showed all steps...

Point-of-care-ultrasound (POCUS) training is expanding in undergraduate and graduate medical education, but lack of trained faculty a major barrier. Two strategies that may help mitigate this obstacle are interprofessional education (IPE) near-peer teaching. The objective study was to evaluate POCUS course which diagnostic sonography (DMS) students served as teachers for internal medicine residents (IMR) learning perform abdominal sonography.Prior the IPE workshop, DMS participated...

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a gastric outlet obstruction related to the thickening of muscle. It typically affects first-born males between ages 6 8 weeks. Sonography modality choice for diagnosing HPS. This review discusses etiology, signs and symptoms, sonographic findings, treatment hypertrophic stenosis.

Sonography programs continuously explore and evaluate methods to improve quality. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was investigate the use open-book examinations (OBEs) in an accredited sonography program. Participants included students enrolled academic health sciences center who used OBE format two ultrasound physics courses. mean examination scores were compared a closed-book (CBE) format. No statistically significant difference seen between CBE cohorts with exception Spring...

OPEN ACCESSSeptember 20, 2021Interprofessional Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training of Resident Physicians by Sonography Student-Coaches Christopher J. Smith, MD, Kathryn Wampler, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, Tabatha Matthias, DO, MBA, Kimberly Michael, RVT MD https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6417-0824 Associate Professor and Director Point-of-care Ultrasound, Division Hospital Medicine, Department Internal University Nebraska Medical Center E-mail Address: [email protected] , Clinical Education...

Dysgerminomas are rare ovarian malignancies that primarily affect young women and can occur during pregnancy. Clinically, these tumors present with lower quadrant pain adnexal mass, laboratory values may include elevated beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). These symptoms, along the sonographic findings of a large, solid lobulated mass in women, strongly suggest an dysgerminoma differential diagnosis. The majority will be diagnosed at Stage IA respond well...

Objective: The practice of mindfulness has many reported benefits. purpose this mixed-methods study was to investigate the effect a three-minute, instructor-led Mindful Pause Practice (MPP) in sonography classroom over two-semester period. Methods: Participants were students enrolled programs accredited by Commission on Accreditation Allied Health Education Programs from four universities. Instructors provided MPP, and then completed Attention Awareness Scale. Results: A statistically...

Intraoperative sonography is becoming a well-recognized addition in neurosurgery. can be used for assistance tumor resection, evaluation of vessels with color flow Doppler, reduction surgery time, decreased cost, and real-time scanning without radiation administered to the patient. With technological advances occurring constantly, as well neurosurgery will continually improve. Neurosurgery one most sensitive delicate surgeries performed. assist localization, vascular malformation detection,...

Raine syndrome is a lethal, osteosclerotic bone dysplasia. There generalized increase in density, but the increased ossification skull results unique “fish-like” appearance to face. Specific characteristics include prominent forehead, exophthalmos, midfacial hypoplasia with hypoplastic nose, triangular-shaped mouth, and gum hyperplasia. Fewer than 20 cases have been reported literature survival times varying from minutes weeks. A retrospective review of sonographic findings presented case...

Objective: The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to gather benchmark data on curricular content related imaging transgender patients. In addition, the intent explore program directors’ opinions need include in curriculum. Material and Methods: An online survey emailed all directors (n = 982) accredited programs United States. Results: total, 331 (34%) participated survey. Fifty-six percent currently do not their curriculum 67% reported no discussion adding material. There a modest...

Classroom examinations and a passing score on sonography certification examination are means to assess student’s retention of material presented during didactic education further studying. Typically, however, clinical competencies graded based actual observation scanning skills the ability identify specific organs associated abnormalities. We reporting an analysis data collected from students’ completed abdominal competency evaluations over past four years determine what organ was easiest...

Medullary sponge kidney (MSK) is a developmental anomaly that occurs in the medullary pyramids of kidney. MSK characterized by cystic dilation distal collecting tubules and ducts one or more renal pyramids. Many patients remain asymptomatic, but with symptoms nephrolithiasis, hematuria, infection should be carefully evaluated for disease. A case presented which sonography used to diagnose MSK.

A pseudoaneurysm, also termed a false aneurysm, is leakage of blood from an artery into the surrounding tissue with persistent communication between originating and terminating blood-filled cavity. Pseudoaneurysms involving uterine arteries are rare can be complication pregnancy, pelvic surgery, or trauma. Presenting symptoms include vaginal bleeding pain. The detection diagnosis pseudoaneurysm important because potential for rupture hemorrhage, which could lethal. variety treatment options...

Endometriosis, a common gynecological condition, is defined as the presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside uterine cavity. It often presents cyclic, hormonally stimulated pain in women during their reproductive years. While endometriosis usually located within pelvis, it may also occur at intraperitoneal, intestinal, perineal, and distant ectopic sites. Although diffuse, localized, focal mass termed an endometrioma. In rare occurrences, endometrioma will present superficially to...

A professional society, organization, or association offers members the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills maintain certification through organizational activities. By definition, societies are formed when a group of individuals with shared interests collaborate achieve goals. Cited benefits membership in society include being key resource for maintaining values standards; providing opportunities continuing education, development, networking, collaboration; support challenging...

Femoral hypoplasia—unusual facies syndrome is an extremely rare form of skeletal malformations with both femoral and facial abnormalities. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus has been reported as the main contributing factor to its development. Common sonographic findings include bilateral hypoplasia dysmorphism. Aside from complications due physical limitations, most patients are able live relatively normal lives. Several differential diagnoses can be made findings; therefore, complete...

Imaging professionals are occupationally exposed to chronic ionizing radiation (IR) and non-ionizing (NIR). This study aimed investigate the influence of occupational exposure on oxidative stress antioxidant levels based blood biomarkers in different hospital imaging professional groups.

Page kidney refers to the development of secondary hypertension due compression by an external source, most commonly a subcapsular hematoma. Compression renal parenchyma results in hypoperfusion and microvascular ischemia leading activation renin-angiotensin system elevation blood pressure. Until last decade, was primarily diagnosed young men with unexplained history sports-related trauma imaging studies demonstrating Treatment varies from conservative, medical management nephrectomy,...