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Dec 11, 2024
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ADI 346 - Introduction to Pediatric Sonography Credit(s) 1.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 This course will provide the learner an overview of the clinical applications, techniques and interpretation of a variety of pediatric ultrasound exams. Imaging fundamentals, scan techniques for the pediatric abdomen, neurosonography, neonatal spine and hip, and other miscellaneous applications are also included. Common pitfalls and imaging challenges will be discussed to increase knowledge and diagnostic confidence in the performance of pediatric ultrasound exams.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in ADI 340 and ADI 850 . SLOs: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize age/stage related differences in the neonate/pediatric patient.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and sonographic findings in the neonate/pediatric patient.
- Explain scanning protocols and techniques employed when performed sonographic exams on the neonate/pediatric patient.
- Utilize appropriate equipment selection and protocol to produce diagnostic images of the anatomic area of interest.
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