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DMSU 171 Abdominal and Small Parts Ultrasound I

This course will review basic human anatomy and physiology of the aorta, portal system, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, gastrointestinal system, spleen, adrenals, and kidneys/bladder with emphasis on sonographic appearance of abdominal and pelvic viscera in accepted scan planes. The anatomy and sonographic appearance of a first, second, and third trimester fetus are also important aspects of this course. Proper scan techniques and protocols for the aorta and liver, and introduction to the gallbladder are presented during the laboratory component of this course. Related diagnostic and laboratory testing, patient history, sonographic appearance, and congenital anomalies are also covered. Pathology of the gastrointestinal system and spleen is introduced. This course is required to complete the general concentration of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

BIOL 204, DMSU 102, DMSU 112, ENGL 121, MATH 141, and PHYS 101

Corequisite

DMSU 151, DMSU 172, and DMSU 211

Hours Weekly

1.5 hours theory, 2 hours on-campus lab weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Identify the planes of the body, body cavities, and regions of the body.
  2. 2. Illustrate anatomy and physiology of the abdominal organs.
  3. 3. Identify directional orientation on the ultrasound scan monitor.
  4. 4. Demonstrate proper instrumentation of laboratory ultrasound equipment.
  5. 5. Identify the sonographic appearance of the aorta, inferior vena cava (IVC), portal venous system, liver,
    and biliary system.
  6. 6. Demonstrate proper scanning techniques and protocols of the aorta, IVC, liver, and gallbladder.
  7. 7. Explain all diagnostic and laboratory testing related to the sonographic region.
  8. 8. Recognize the appearance and characteristics of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
  9. 9. Illustrate the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.
  10. 10. Recognize the sonographic appearance of the urinary system.
  11. 11. Demonstrate the proper documentation of the patient’s history and diagnostic procedure.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Identify the planes of the body, body cavities, and regions of the body.
  2. 2. Illustrate anatomy and physiology of the abdominal organs.
  3. 3. Identify directional orientation on the ultrasound scan monitor.
  4. 4. Demonstrate proper instrumentation of laboratory ultrasound equipment.
  5. 5. Identify the sonographic appearance of the aorta, inferior vena cava (IVC), portal venous system, liver,
    and biliary system.
  6. 6. Demonstrate proper scanning techniques and protocols of the aorta, IVC, liver, and gallbladder.
  7. 7. Explain all diagnostic and laboratory testing related to the sonographic region.
  8. 8. Recognize the appearance and characteristics of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
  9. 9. Illustrate the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.
  10. 10. Recognize the sonographic appearance of the urinary system.
  11. 11. Demonstrate the proper documentation of the patient’s history and diagnostic procedure.