An Introduction to Ultrasound for the Mission Field:  Learn How to Use and Acquire an Ultrasound for Your Patients

Ultrasonography is an incredible portable diagnostic tool for limited resource settings. In this workshop, you will learn basic ultrasound scanning techniques. Hands-on training will be led by physicians and sonographers and will include obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, trauma and aortic scanning.   In addition, you will learn of the opportunities provided by SonoSite for borrowing ultrasound machines for short-term mission trips. Space is limited, click here to register today.

Friday, February 17, 2017 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

  • Session 1:
    The Physics of Ultrasonography
  • Session 2:
    Basic Scanning Techniques for Obstetrics, Abdomen (including aorta), Pelvis and Trauma
  • Session 3:
    Scanning workshop participants will have the opportunity to participate in a lab where they can practice with supervision.

 

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