In this month you will revise the physical principles behind how an ultrasound image is generated, the basics of how to operate an ultrasound machine and the 6-steps approach.

Lectures

Revise the following lectures by clicking on the link to download the presentation. Once you have reviewed the lectures, you may use these presentations for your own teaching. 

Outreach Lecture 1: The physical principles of ultrasound imagining including safety

 

Outreach Lecture 2: Transducers, image production, knobology and scanning planes

 

Outreach Lecture 3: The 6-steps approach

 

Films

The following films have been selected for you to review probe movements and basic ultrasound techniques. Once you have finished watching the videos, move on to the assessment portion of this month. 

Film: The Principles of Ultrasound 

The Principles of Ultrasound

 

Film: The Basic Steps of an Obstetric Ultrasound

The Basic Steps of an Obstetric Ultrasound

 

Film: Plan your movements and improve your image

Plan your movements and improve your image

 

Assessment 

After finalising your revision of the slides, and films, please complete the following assessments. These will be reviewed by your ISUOG team leader and ISUOG virtual mentors. 

1. Presentation of Learning 

Develop a short two minute video OR 5 slide PowerPoint presentation on a topic of choice from the above topics. Using either video or PowerPoint provide highlights from the lecture, and describe what is expected in the ultrasound images. 

Once finalised, send your video/presentation on the Trainer WhatsApp group to recieve feedback from either your group leader or virtual mentor. 

 

Training 

Using the knowledge you have learnt from this month's revision engage the trainees in your group by asking for the following video, and offer critique, advice and comment on the video they provide. Use the WhatsApp group to collect this information. 

1. Ask your trainees to send a video of their probe rotation and 6-steps approach movements.