Ultrasound GEL People, Progress, POCUS (Part 1)
Jan 29, 2024
Lauren McCafferty, Assistant Residency Program Director and ultrasound education expert, shares insights on improving ultrasound education and onboarding new learners. She discusses the diverse levels of experience among interns and highlights the importance of structured curriculum development. Additionally, she delves into the exciting possibilities of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and its applications in global research, particularly for dengue severity. Tune in for her thoughts on the evolving landscape of ultrasound technology and education.
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From Resident Idea To CoreUltrasound
- Ben Smith runs an ultrasound fellowship in Chattanooga and hosts CoreUltrasound from his basement server.
- He traced the site back to a resident's idea and scaled it into a major education resource.
Use Handhelds And Teleguidance For Rural Care
- Use handheld ultrasound and teleguidance to expand rural and austere care, as Sarah Gartner does in Alaska.
- Try teleguidance for remote education of flight docs and nurses to overcome geographic barriers.
Bowel Scan Guides Hernia Reduction
- Matt Fields used bowel ultrasound to guide a difficult hernia reduction and impressed surgical colleagues.
- He highlights how simple ultrasound exams can win trust across specialties.