MRS540 General Ultrasound (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

This subject is offered concurrently with the supervised clinical practice to provide an understanding of the sonographic approach to the general ultrasound. Areas covered include the abdomen, retroperitoneum, male pelvis, paediatric applications, musculoskeletal and 'small parts' such as the breast and thyroid. Students will be encouraged to use an analytical approach to identify and understand the clinical questions and to demonstrate appropriate scanning techniques and acquisition of sonographic information. Interpretation of sonographic finding will be underpinned by a thorough understanding of the relevant anatomic, physiologic and pathological processes.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS540

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Available only to students enrolled in the PostgradDipMedUltrasound or the MMedUltrasound course or at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

# Be able to competently undertake the following ultrasound examinations:
- Abdomen, including liver and portal system, pancreas, spleen and biliary system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, retroperitoneum and associated vasculature.
- Male pelvis, trans-abdominal approach
- Breast
- Thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Testes and scrotum
- Shoulder
- Knee
- Groin

# Be able to perform these examinations in a safe and ethical manner providing due care for the patient.

# Demonstrate a sound understanding of, but not necessarily be able to perform without supervision, the following procedures:-
- Male pelvis, trans-rectal approach
- Small parts including the eye, salivary glands, penis
- MSK including wrist, hand, elbow, ankle, foot, hip
- Paediatric applications including, neonatal head, hips, pylorus and abdomen and urinary system
- Foreign body localisation

# Be able to present sonographic images demonstrating a logical and methodical approach to scanning and communicate findings appropriately.

# Be able to recognise a range of normal and abnormal image appearances of the areas listed and understand the contributing role and nature of pathologic and developmental processes.

# Demonstrate a capacity for critical examination of their own professional practice.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

1. The upper abdomen; liver and portal system, pancreas, biliary system, spleen. 2. The urinary system; kidneys, ureters, bladder. 3. Vessels; aorta, IVC and associated vessels. 4. Gastrointestinal system; pyloric stenosis, intersuseption and volvulus, other GI masses 5. Retroperitoneum and male pelvic ultrasound; trans-abdominal, trans-rectal 6. Small Parts Ultrasound including; - Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands - Breast - Testes and scrotum - Salivary Glands - Eye - Penis - Foreign Body localisation - Lumps, Bumps and Hernias 7. Paediatric applications including; - neonatal head - hips - pylorus - abdomen and urinary system 8. Principles and applications of Musculoskeletal techniques including; - Upper Limb - hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder - Lower Limb - ankle, foot, knee & calf, thigh & hip

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