Map SonoSim Modules into any program and ultrasound rotation.

Adrenal Glands

This Adrenal Glands: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of adrenal glands. A brief overview of adrenal gland anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the adrenal glands is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the adrenal glands are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Ankle

This Ankle: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the ankle. A brief overview of ankle anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the ankle is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the ankle are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Aorta/IVC

This Aorta/IVC: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the aorta and IVC. A brief overview of aorta and IVC anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the aorta and IVC is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the aorta and IVC are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Arm-Arterial

This Arm-Arterial: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the upper extremity arterial system. A brief overview of upper extremity arterial anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the upper extremity arterial system is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the upper extremity arterial system are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Arm-Venous

This Arm-Venous: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the upper extremity vasculature. A brief overview of upper extremity venous anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the upper extremity venous system is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the upper extremity venous system are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Biliary Tree

This Biliary Tree: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the biliary tree. A brief overview of biliary tree anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the biliary tree is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the biliary tree are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Bladder

This Bladder: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the bladder. A brief overview of bladder anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the bladder is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the bladder are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Breast

This Breast: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the breast. A brief overview of breast anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the breast is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the breast are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Cerebrovascular

This Cerebrovascular: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the cerebral vasculature. A brief overview of cerebrovascular anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the cerebral vasculature is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the cerebral vasculature are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Elbow

This Elbow: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the elbow. A brief overview of elbow anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the elbow is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the elbow are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Female Pelvis

This Female Pelvis: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the female pelvis. A brief overview of female pelvic anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the female pelvis is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the female pelvis are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Foot

This Foot: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the foot. A brief overview of foot anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the foot is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the foot are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

GI Tract

This GI Tract: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract. A brief overview of GI tract anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the GI tract is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the GI tract are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Hand & Finger

This Hand & Finger: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the hand and fingers. A brief overview of hand and finger anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the hand and fingers is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the hand and fingers are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Heart

This Heart: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the heart. A brief overview of heart anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the heart is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the heart are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Hip

This Hip: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the hip. A brief overview of hip anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the hip is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the hip are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Introduction to MSK

This Introduction to MSK: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the musculoskeletal system. A brief overview of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the musculoskeletal system are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Knee

This Knee: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the knee. A brief overview of knee anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the knee is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the knee are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Leg-Arterial

This Leg-Arterial: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the lower extremity arterial system. A brief overview of lower extremity arterial anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the lower extremity arterial system is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the lower extremity arterial system are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Leg-Venous

This Leg-Venous: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the lower extremity vasculature. A brief overview of lower extremity venous anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the lower extremity venous system is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the lower extremity venous system are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Liver

This Liver: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the liver. A brief overview of liver anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the liver is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the liver are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Lungs

This Lungs: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the lungs. A brief overview of lung anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the lungs is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the lungs are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Pancreas

This Pancreas: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the pancreas. A brief overview of pancreas anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the pancreas is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the pancreas are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Prostate

This Prostate: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the prostate. A brief overview of prostate anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the prostate is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the prostate are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Renal

This Renal: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the kidneys. A brief overview of renal anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the kidneys is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the kidneys are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Scrotum

This Scrotum: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the scrotum. A brief overview of scrotum anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the scrotum is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the scrotum are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Shoulder

This Shoulder: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the shoulder. A brief overview of shoulder anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the shoulder is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the shoulder are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Soft Tissue

This Soft Tissue: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the soft tissues. A brief overview of soft tissue anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the soft tissues is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating soft tissue are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Spine

This Spine: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the spine. A brief overview of spine anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the spine is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the spine are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Spleen

This Spleen: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the spleen. A brief overview of spleen anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the spleen is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the spleen are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Thyroid

This Thyroid: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the thyroid. A brief overview of thyroid anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the thyroid is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the thyroid are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Upper Airway

This Upper Airway: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the upper airway. A brief overview of upper airway anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the upper airway is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the upper airway are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Wrist

This Wrist: Anatomy & Physiology Module begins with an overview of the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the wrist. A brief overview of wrist anatomy and physiology is provided. The sonographic anatomy of the wrist is described in detail. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the wrist are discussed. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points.

Fundamentals of Ultrasound

This Fundamentals of Ultrasound Module will teach you the basic principles of ultrasonography. This module provides comprehensive didactic lessons, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Airway

This Airway module will teach you how to assess the upper airway and surrounding structures with sonography and how to localize endotracheal tube positioning. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Aorta/IVC

This Aorta/IVC Module will teach you how how to perform ultrasonography of the aorta and inferior vena cava. This Module provides comprehensive didactic, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Bladder

This Bladder module will teach you how to use sonography to assess the bladder and surrounding structures. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Cardiology

This Cardiology module will teach you the basics of point-of-care echocardiography. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

DVT – Lower Extremity

This DVT – Lower Extremity: Core Clinical Module focuses on the sonographic evaluation of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including both first-time and recurrent DVTs. Course lessons cover normal lower extremity vasculature, sonographic anatomy, and scanning technique. Multiple DVT ultrasound protocols (ranging from point-of-care to comprehensive whole-leg ultrasound examination) are discussed. Multiple real-patient DVT case studies and alternative conditions included in the differential diagnosis of DVT (e.g., Baker’s cyst) are presented. In-module questions and an end-module mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® helps to develop the requisite image acquisition, image interpretation, and cognitive task awareness required to perform DVT ultrasound.

eFAST Protocol

This eFAST Protocol Module will teach you how to perform an extended focused assessment for trauma (FAST) scan. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

FAST Protocol

This FAST Protocol Module will teach you how to perform a focused assessment for trauma (FAST) scan. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Intestinal/Biliary

This Intestinal/Biliary module will teach you how to use sonography to evaluate the hepatobiliary system, appendix, and small and large bowel for normal and pathologic conditions. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Musculoskeletal

This Musculoskeletal Module will teach you how to use sonography to assess soft tissues, joints, bones for pathology. This Module provides comprehensive didactic, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

OB-GYN

This OB-GYN module will teach you how to use sonography to evaluate first-trimester pregnancies and basic gynecologic conditions. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Ocular

This Ocular module will teach you how to use sonography to assess the anterior and posterior segment of the eye. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Pulmonary

This Pulmonary module will teach you how to use sonography to assess a variety of normal and pathologic pulmonary conditions. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Rapid Ultrasound in Shock

This Rapid Ultrasound in Shock Protocol Module will teach you how to use sonography to assess the cardiovascular system for signs of shock. This module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Renal

This Renal Module will teach you how to use sonography to assess the upper urinary tract and surrounding structures. This module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

Soft Tissue

This Soft Tissue module will teach you how to use sonography to assess the soft tissues of the body for normal and pathologic conditions. This Module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

First-Trimester Pregnancy

This First-Trimester Pregnancy: Advanced Clinical Module provides an in-depth review of the sonographic evaluation and monitoring of normal embryologic development, including multiple pregnancies, and pathologic conditions that arise in the first trimester of pregnancy. This didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to optimally perform first trimester pregnancy ultrasound.

Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) – Part I

This Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) Part I: Advanced Clinical Module provides an in-depth review of Doppler-mode echocardiography, including M-mode, color-flow, pulsed-wave and continuous-wave Doppler imaging. The sonographic techniques used to obtain specific echocardiography image views such as the RVIT, apical 5C, apical 3C, and apical 2C views are described in detail. The use of these views to obtain a variety of parameters including LVOT diameter, VTI, CO, SV, peak RVSP, and peak PASP is explained. Didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to use Doppler-mode echocardiography to assess the heart and obtain useful physiologic data.

Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) – Part II

This Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) – Part II: Advanced Clinical Module explores the use of focused cardiac ultrasound to detect and assess valvular heart disease (i.e., aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonary valvulopathy). Standard and advanced cardiac imaging windows (e.g., suprasternal) and imaging views, including apical two-chamber, apical three-chamber, RVIT, and RVOT views, are described. The use of color-flow, pulsed-wave, and continuous-wave Doppler for evaluating valvular pathology is explained. In-module questions further develop your understanding and a final mastery test will assess your didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to use focused cardiac ultrasound to identify and assess valvular pathology.

GYN Ultrasound Normal Adnexa

This SonoSim® Advanced Clinical Module begins with an overview of normal female adnexal anatomy and physiology. Optimal transducer selection, patient preparation and positioning, and proper ultrasound transducer disinfection techniques are reviewed. A complete description of the use of transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound techniques to examine the normal female adnexa is provided. The Course concludes by introducing common adnexal findings that are a part of normal female physiology. Didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to perform transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound evaluation of the aforementioned conditions.

GYN Ultrasound Nonmalignant Adnexal Conditions

This SonoSim® Advanced Clinical Module begins with an overview of various types of ovarian cysts, including simple, complex, and hemorrhagic cysts; endometriomas; dermoid cysts; and ovarian fibromas. The sonographic evaluation and management of extraovarian adnexal conditions, including pedunculated leiomyomas, hydrosalpinx, tubo-ovarian abscesses, peritoneal inclusion cysts, and adnexal torsion, are also thoroughly discussed. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® helps to develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to perform both transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound evaluation of the aforementioned conditions.

GYN Ultrasound Malignant Adnexal Conditions

This SonoSim® Advanced Clinical Module overviews both pre- and postmenopausal adnexal anatomy and how to sonographically differentiate between likely benign, indeterminate, and likely malignant adnexal conditions. Lessons also cover comprehensive examination of borderline and likely malignant adnexal lesions with a review of ovarian cancer and current cancer screening methods. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® helps to develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to perform both transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound evaluation of malignant adnexal conditions.

GYN Ultrasound of Nonpregnant Normal Uterus

This SonoSim® Advanced Clinical Module begins with an overview of normal female pelvic anatomy and physiology, and common indications for pelvic ultrasonography. Optimal transducer selection, patient preparation and positioning, and proper ultrasound transducer disinfection techniques are reviewed. A complete description of the use transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound techniques to examine a variety of uterine conditions is provided. The Course concludes by introducing the Z-technique as a method of reconstructing the midcoronal plane of the uterus. Didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to optimally perform transabdominal and transvaginal gynecologic ultrasound.

GYN Ultrasound of Nonpregnant Abnormal Uterus – Part I

This SonoSim® Advanced Clinical Module begins with an overview of sonographic imaging of the nonpregnant female uterus, including 3D ultrasound and the Z-technique for reconstruction of the midcoronal plane of the uterus. The 2D and 3D ultrasound evaluation of congenital uterine malformations is discussed. Sonographic evaluation of adenomyosis and leiomyomasis discussed and the role of 2D and 3D ultrasound is defined. The Module concludes with a discussion of the Intrauterine device (IUD) localization. Didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to perform transvaginal ultrasound evaluation of the aforementioned conditions.

GYN Ultrasound of Nonpregnant Abnormal Uterus – Part II

This SonoSim® Advanced Clinical Module overviews the classifications and potential causes behind abnormal uterine bleeding and discusses techniques to evaluate the endometrium. The course thoroughly looks at imaging characteristics, diagnostic criteria, relevant Doppler adjuncts, and widely accepted management guidelines of pertinent endometrial conditions; these conditions include endometrial polyps, submucosal leiomyomas, endometrial adhesions, retained products of conception, arteriovenous malformations, subinvolution of the placental site, endometrial cancer, endometrial hyperplasia, and the effect of tamoxifen on the endometrium. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® helps to develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to perform both transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound evaluation of abnormal conditions of the endometrium.

Second & Third-Trimester Pregnancy – Part I

This Second- and Third-Trimester Pregnancy – Part I: Advanced Clinical Module provides an in-depth review of the sonographic evaluation and monitoring of normal embryologic and fetal development, including multiple pregnancies, and pathologic conditions that become evident in the second- and third-trimester of pregnancy. This didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness (e.g., fetal biometry) required to optimally perform second- and third-trimester pregnancy ultrasound.

Second & Third-Trimester Pregnancy – Part II

This Second- and Third-Trimester Pregnancy – Part II: Advanced Clinical Module provides an in-depth review reinforcing the use of fetal biometry to evaluate fetal development of singleton and multiple pregnancies, weight discrepancies, amniotic fluid volume indexes, and maximal vertical pocket identification during the second- and third-trimesters of pregnancy. Sonographic assessment of fetal presentation, placenta, and placental location are discussed. Pathologic conditions such as intrauterine growth restriction and fetal macrosomia are described in detail. This didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to optimally perform second- and third-trimester pregnancy ultrasound.

Neonatal & Infant Neurosonography

Cases and Pathologies

• 10 real-patient based cases including:
  • Normal neonatal brains
  • Ventriculomegaly
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Intraventricular hemorrhage
  • Right germinal matrix hemorrhage
  • Subependymal hemorrhage
  • Periventricular venous infarction
  • Grade IV right and left periventricular hemorrhage
  • Porencephalic cyst
  • Extra-axial CSF collections
• Preterm and term neonatal and infant cases
• Coronal and sagittal plane imaging

Predialysis Vascular Mapping

This Advanced Clinical Module provides an in-depth understanding of using ultrasound to perform vascular mapping as part of preoperative planning for dialysis access. The Course explores the use of ultrasound to survey upper extremity vasculature and determine the most desirable hemodialysis access site for arteriovenous fistula or graft creation. Relevant anatomy of the upper extremity vasculature, imaging protocols, and the various types of arteriovenous fistulae and grafts are discussed. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® helps develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and psychomotor skills required for performing ultrasound vascular mapping of the upper extremities.

LVAD Problem-Focused Echocardiography

This LVAD Problem-Focused Echocardiography: Advanced Clinical module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the role of bedside echocardiography in the evaluation of an LVAD patient with acute clinical decompensation. The Course explores the mechanics of various LVAD types, as well as LVAD complications and how to determine underlying etiology. Problem-focused echocardiographic technique is described for assessing the initial evaluation and management of LVAD patients suffering acute clinical decompensation.

Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis

This Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis: Procedure Module teaches the basic principles of how to perform an ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis. The course explores the use of ultrasound to detect pericardial effusions, clinical indications for performing pericardiocentesis, how to identify cardiac tamponade, and the steps necessary for performing ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® helps to develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis.

Introduction to Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

This Introduction to Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided procedures. This didactic knowledge is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® coupled with SonoSim® SkillBox cases will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to optimally perform ultrasound-guided procedures.

Peripheral Venous Access

This Peripheral Venous Access Module will teach you how to use sonography to guide peripheral venous access in patients. This Module provides comprehensive didactic, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training. The needle-based procedure feature provides cognitive task training on ultrasound-guided needle-based procedures.

Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Line Placement

This Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Line Placement: Procedure Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided femoral line placement. Your course understanding is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to optimally perform ultrasound-guided femoral line placement.

Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation

This Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation: Procedure Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation. Your course understanding is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to optimally perform ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation.

Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Vein Cannulation

This Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Vein Cannulation: Procedure Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation. Your course understanding is assessed with in-module questions and an end-module mastery test. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite hands-on psychomotor skills and cognitive task awareness required to optimally perform ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation.

Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis

This Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis: Procedure Module teaches the basic principles of how to perform an ultrasound-guided paracentesis. The course explores the use of ultrasound to detect ascites, regional anatomy, clinical indications for performing paracentesis, procedural complications, and procedural steps for performing ultrasound-guided paracentesis. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® helps to develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided paracentesis.

Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis

This Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis: Procedure Module teaches the basic principles of how to perform an ultrasound-guided thoracentesis. The course explores the use of ultrasound to detect pleural effusions, clinical indications for performing a thoracentesis, procedural complications, and procedural steps for performing ultrasound-guided thoracentesis.

Glenohumeral Joint Injection & Aspiration

This Ultrasound-Guided Glenohumeral Joint Injection & Aspiration: Procedure Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided injection and aspiration of the glenohumeral joint. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided glenohumeral joint injection and aspiration.

Subacromial-Subdeltoid Bursa Injection & Aspiration

This Ultrasound-Guided Subacromial-Subdeltoid Bursa Injection & Aspiration: Procedure Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided subacromial-subdeltoid bursal injection and aspiration. The Course explores the use of ultrasound to detect bursal fluid and clinical indications for performing the procedure. Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis, subacromial impingement syndrome, and rotator cuff injuries are discussed. In-module questions and a final mastery test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided subacromial-subdeltoid bursa injection and aspiration.

Acromioclavicular Joint Injection & Aspiration

This Ultrasound-Guided Acromioclavicular Joint Injection & Aspiration: Procedure Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided acromioclavicular joint injection and/or aspiration. The Course reviews relevant anatomy and explores the use of ultrasound to evaluate acromioclavicular joint pathologies and clinical indications for performing the procedure. Acute and chronic pathologic conditions that afflict the acromioclavicular joint are discussed, including osteoarthritis, blunt trauma, rheumatologic conditions, joint separation, and joint subluxation. In-module questions and a final Mastery Test assess didactic knowledge. The patented SonoSimulator® will help you develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided acromioclavicular joint injection.

Biceps Tendon Sheath Injection

This Ultrasound-Guided Biceps Tendon Sheath Injection: Procedure Module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of how to perform ultrasound-guided biceps tendon sheath injection. The Course explores the use of ultrasound to evaluate biceps tendon pathologies and clinical indications for performing the procedure. Biceps tendon ruptures, tenosynovitis, tendinosis, partial tears, and tendon subluxation/dislocation are discussed.

Cardiac Resuscitation

Cases and Pathologies

• Acute ascending aortic dissection (thoracic aortic aneurysm)
• Acute coronary syndrome
• Anaphylaxis
• Cardiac syncope (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
• Cardiac tamponade
• Hypotension; dehydration (electrolyte imbalance)
• Massive pulmonary embolus
• Pulseless electrical activity (hyperkalemia)
• Severe sepsis with pulmonary source of infection
• Tension pneumothorax

Critical Care (RUSH)

Cases and Pathologies

• Acute inhalational injury (blunt trauma)
• Hemorrhagic shock (blunt trauma)
• Moderate hypothermia (hypovolemic shock)
• Pneumonia-related severe sepsis
• Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (hemorrhagic shock)
• Severe gastroenteritis (hypovolemic shock)
• Severe sepsis (deep venous thrombosis)
• Severe sepsis (distributive hypovolemic shock)
• Severe sepsis complicated by pericardial effusion
• Severe sepsis complicated by pneumonia, cardiomyopathy, IUP

Early Stage Pregnancy
(<20 weeks)

Cases and Pathologies

• Acute calculous cholecystitis; threatened miscarriage; viable first-trimester IUP
• Acute pericarditis; viable second-trimester IUP
• Ectopic pregnancy; complex left adnexal mass; dehydration
• Hemoperitoneum; hemorrhagic shock
• Obstructive uropathy from ureteral calculus; IUP of uncertain viability
• Ovarian torsion; pregnancy of unknown location
• Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
• Septic miscarriage causing severe sepsis
• Threatened miscarriage; viable first-trimester twin gestation; dehydration
• Uremic pericarditis causing cardiac tamponade; threatened miscarriage; first-trimester IUP

Late Stage Pregnancy
(>20 weeks)

Cases and Pathologies

• Acute calculous cholecystitis; viable 31-week pregnancy
• Eclampsia; viable 35-week pregnancy
• Hemorrhagic shock; placental abruption; viable 31-week pregnancy
• Peripartum cardiomyopathy; viable 38-week pregnancy
• Pyelonephritis with obstructive uropathy; viable 21-week pregnancy; breech presentation
• Pyelonephritis; Severe sepsis; viable 32-week pregnancy
• Syncope; abdominal trauma; viable 32-week pregnancy
• Traumatic cardiac arrest; viable 34-week pregnancy
• Vaginal bleeding; viable 22-week pregnancy
• Vaginal fluid leakage; viable 21-week pregnancy; breech presentation

Genitourinary

Cases and Pathologies

• Abdominal tumor
• Adrenal mass
• Bilateral hydronephrosis
• Bilateral nephrolithiasis
• Hydronephrosis
• Hydronephrosis; cystolithiasis
• Hydronephrosis; ureterolithiasis
• Polycystic kidney disease
• Severe polycystic kidney disease
• Ureterolithiasis

Hepatobiliary

Cases and Pathologies

• Acute cholecystitis; cholelithiasis
• Ascites
• Asymptomatic gallbladder polyp
• Cholelithiasis (2 cases)
• Cirrhosis; cholelithiasis; mild splenomegaly
• Cirrhosis; splenomegaly
• Hepatic metastasis
• Hepatitis C-related cirrhosis; cholelithiasis; splenomegaly
• Pancreatic cancer

Neonatal & Infant Neurosonography

Cases and Pathologies

• Effacement of right lateral ventricle
• Extra-axial CSF collection (2)
• Grade IV right & left periventricular hemorrhage (2)
• Hydrocephalus
• Intraventricular hemorrhage (2)
• Normal neonatal brains (2)
• Periventricular venous infarction
• Porencephalic cyst
• Right germinal matrix hemorrhage
• Subependymal hemorrhage (3)
• Ventriculomegaly (4)

Ocular

Cases and Pathologies

• Elevated intracranial pressure; papilledema; pseudotumor cerebri
• High-grade retinal detachment
• Intraocular foreign body
• Papillitis
• Pseudopapilledema
• Retinal detachment
• Retinal detachment with vitreous hemorrhage; vitreous syneresis
• Slightly prominent optic disc
• Swollen optic disc

Trauma Care (eFAST)

Cases and Pathologies

• Abnormal mental status (blunt trauma)
• False-positive hemoperitoneum (blunt trauma)
• Hemopericardium (penetrating trauma)
• Hemoperitoneum & coagulopathy (blunt trauma)
• Hemoperitoneum (blunt trauma)
• Hemothorax & hemoperitoneum (blunt trauma)
• Hemothorax (penetrating trauma)
• Pediatric trauma (blunt trauma)
• Tension pneumothorax (blunt trauma)
• Tension pneumothorax (penetrating trauma)