Learning Objectives

1. Understand Ultrasound Basics:

   • Explain how ultrasound works and its use in emergency medicine.

   • Identify ultrasound machine parts and their roles.

2. Perform POCUS Techniques:

   • Show how to get ultrasound images in emergencies.

   • Position patients and place the transducer correctly for exams.

3. Interpret Ultrasound Images:

   • Analyze common ultrasound findings like fluid, organ size, and blood vessels.

   • Tell apart normal and abnormal findings in emergencies.

4. Integrate Ultrasound in Decisions:

   • Discuss how ultrasound aids decision-making in urgent care.

   • Evaluate cases where POCUS affects patient outcomes.

5. Practice Safety and Ethics:

   • Recognize when ultrasound is appropriate or not in emergencies.

   • Understand the need for consent and patient privacy with ultrasound use.

6. Continuous Learning:

   • Encourage ongoing training and practice in ultrasound techniques.

   • Support using resources and peer feedback to enhance POCUS skills. the ways in which social determinants of health affect the practice of emergency medicine