SON4025

Sonographic vascular and postoperative imaging (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Mr Peter Coombs

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. describe the gross structure and pathophysiological processes including organ rejection associated with the cardiovascular and immune systems; 2. recognise artefacts with the cross-sectional representation of the upper and lower limb venous and arterial systems and caratoid and vertebral arteries on sonographic images; 3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of imagine modes, sonographic techniques and methods suitable for vascular imaging and the assessment of blood flow and organ perfusion; 4. perform sonographic examinations, including functional measurements of selected vessels of the cardiovascular system to a standard expected of a competent sonographer; 5. describe and apply quality assurance principles to sonographic vascular and transplant imaging; 6. correlate ultrasound results with other medical images.

Assessment: Compulsory attainment of a requisite number of relevant sonographic examinations + Three minor assignments: 30% + Written examination (2 hours): 40% + Image recognition examination: 30% + one clinical skills assessment hurdle

Off-campus attendance requirements: Recommended attendance at a one day workshop at the Clayton campus

Prerequisites: SON4000, SON4010

Corequisites: 3 days a week performing relevant clinical ultrasound examinations or equivalent