Ultrasound Training
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Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound
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2024
The present protocol describes an ideal solution to train novices in the use of point-of-care ultrasound devices for the practical clinical skill of visually assessing distinct individual anatomical vascular conditions prior to and during an intended venous vascular cannulation using point-of-care ultrasound in a patient.
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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2013
We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.
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High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of the Abdominal Aorta
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2023
Source: Amelia R. Adelsperger, Evan H. Phillips, and Craig J. Goergen, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana High-frequency ultrasound systems are used to acquire high resolution images. Here, the use of a state-of-the-art system will be demonstrated to image the morphology and hemodynamics of small pulsatile arteries and veins found in mice and rats. Ultrasound is a relatively inexpensive, portable, and versatile method for the noninvasive...
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Training and Competency in Animal Procedures
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. A Stepwise Approach to Training Proper training and competency in animal procedures are essential to ensure high standards of animal welfare and reliable scientific outcomes. A structured, progressive training approach is...
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Murine Echocardiography and Ultrasound Imaging
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2010
This video demonstrates use of a rail-mounted high-frequency ultrasound probe to perform echocardiography on an anesthetized mouse. The methods describe both conventional two-dimensional and M-mode measurements of cardiac function in addition to newer, more powerful tools such as color Doppler, strain analysis, as well as general and targeted contrast imaging.
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Sound-wave physics gives learners a basis for understanding how ultrasound images are acquired and optimized. Transducer selection and probe positioning determine how the examination is performed, while image optimization helps make anatomy recognizable. This knowledge links technical decisions with interpretation, allowing learners to use real-time imaging more effectively during clinical assessment.
The transducer and its position influence which anatomical structures can be assessed and how clearly they appear. Training therefore pairs equipment selection with hands-on practice in probe placement and image optimization. Mastery of these steps helps learners obtain useful views, recognize anatomy, and assess physiology while examining the patient in real time.
Supervision and feedback connect practice with progressive improvement. A learner can perform scanning, receive guidance on transducer handling, positioning, image optimization, anatomical recognition, and interpretation, then refine the examination. This structure supports competency development and helps ensure that ultrasound findings are considered alongside the patient’s history and physical examination.
A structured pathway begins with instruction in sound-wave physics and continues through hands-on practice. Learners develop skills in selecting a transducer, positioning the probe, optimizing images, recognizing anatomy, and interpreting findings. Supervised examinations and feedback reinforce these skills, preparing learners to apply focused imaging during clinical care rather than treating image acquisition as an isolated technical task.
Interpretation should be integrated with the patient’s history and physical examination, not considered separately from clinical information. Ultrasound can display anatomy and physiology in real time, so learners practice connecting those observations with the broader assessment. This approach helps place imaging findings in a clinical context and supports more informed decisions at the bedside.
Ultrasound training supports focused bedside examinations in emergency, critical, primary, and specialty care. Competent use can contribute to faster clinical decisions, guide procedures, and extend access to noninvasive imaging. Its value comes from combining real-time assessment with clinical examination, allowing trained practitioners to apply imaging directly where patient care occurs.