The mission of this rotation is to train future emergency physicians in the basics of emergency limited ultrasonography and to help them become proficient emergency sonographers who will use and incorporate their knowledge to positively enhance patient care. We will focus on bedside echo, aorta, gallbladder, EFAST including evaluation for pneumothorax, renal, pelvic, and soft tissue ultrasound, as well as ample of opportunity to become proficient at ultrasound guided vascular access. Other studies include assessment of volume status, foreign body location, musculoskeletal, scrotal, ocular and venous vascular scans.
Course Materials
- Ma JO, Mateer JR, Blaivas M. Emergency Ultrasound. 2nd Ed. 2008
Additional Information
- You will receive textbook on first day. You must return it on the last Friday of your 4 week rotation.
Ultrasound Faculty
L. Connor Nickels M.D., RDMS, FACEP
Clinical Associate Professor
Giuliano De Portu M.D., FACEP
Associate Professor Of Emergency Medicine
Rohit P Patel M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor; Associate Chief, Division Of Critical Care Medicine; Co-Director, Emergency Medicine Critical Care Fellowship; Co-Director, Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Director, Critical Care Ultrasound, Surgical ICU