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The use of Clinical Ultrasound for Nursing not only allows for quicker and more effective assessments in critical situations but also facilitates informed decision-making, which is essential in high-pressure environments.  In an increasingly demanding healthcare setting, the ability to use ultrasound not only optimizes practice but also empowers nurses to take an active role in the comprehensive care of patients. 

In this context, TECH presents the Advanced master’s degree in Clinical Ultrasound for Nursing, which will provide the necessary skills to integrate this technology into daily practice.
 Through a rigorous approach and an up-to-date syllabus topics such as abdominal ultrasound, cardiac assessment, and ultrasound in emergencies will be addressed, providing in-depth knowledge of the various clinical applications of this technique. Additionally, the program will delve into abdominal, cardiac, and pulmonary ultrasound.  In this way, the postgraduate course will not only prepare graduates to master Clinical Ultrasound, but it will also open new doors in their professional careers. 

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As a member of the National League for Nursing (NLN), TECH offers students access to assessment tools, digital libraries, webinars, and conferences focused on nursing educational excellence. This membership promotes faculty development, engagement with leading experts in the field, and the opportunity to join high-impact academic and clinical networks.   

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• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
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The teaching staff includes nursing professionals who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations.

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This university program will cover both the theoretical foundations and the practical applications of ultrasound in various clinical areas. The curriculum will provide essential topics such as abdominal, cardiac, and pulmonary ultrasound, as well as its use in emergency situations and image-guided procedures. Additionally, the program will include specific modules that encourage the development of critical skills for image interpretation and clinical decision-making. Thanks to this, nurses will not only gain technical knowledge but also become leaders in patient care.  

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Module 1. Ultrasound Imaging

1.1. Physical Principles

1.1.1. Sound and Ultrasound
1.1.2. The Nature of Sound
1.1.3. Interaction of Sound with Matter
1.1.4. Concept of Ultrasound Imaging
1.1.5. Ultrasound Safety

1.2. Ultrasound Sequence

1.2.1. Ultrasound Emission
1.2.2. Interaction with Tissues
1.2.3. Echo Formation
1.2.4. Ultrasound Reception
1.2.5. Generation of the Ultrasound Image

1.3. Ultrasound Modes

1.3.1. A-Mode and M-Mode
1.3.2. B-Mode
1.3.3. Doppler Modes (Color, Angio, and Spectral)
1.3.4. Combined Modes

1.4. Ultrasound Devices

1.4.1. Common Components
1.4.2. Classification
1.4.3. Transducers

1.5. Ultrasound Planes and Echonavigation

1.5.1. Spatial Arrangement
1.5.2. Ultrasound Planes
1.5.3. Transducer Movements
1.5.4. Practical Tips

1.6. Trends in Ultrasound

1.6.1. 3D/4D Ultrasound
1.6.2. Sonoelastography
1.6.3. Echopotentiation
1.6.4. Other Modalities and Techniques

Module 2. Clinical Ultrasound of the Head and Neck

2.1. Anatomical Review

2.1.1. Skull and Face
2.1.2. Tubular Structures
2.1.3. Glandular Structures
2.1.4. Vascular Structures

2.2. Ocular Ultrasound

2.2.1. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Eye
2.2.2. Techniques for Performing Ocular Ultrasound
2.2.3. Indications and Contraindications for Ocular Ultrasound
2.2.4. Ultrasound Report

2.3. Salivary Gland Ultrasound

2.3.1. Regional Sonoanatomy
2.3.2. Technical Aspects
2.3.3. Most Common Tumoral and Non-Tumoral Pathology

2.4. Thyroid Ultrasound

2.4.1. Ultrasound Technique
2.4.2. Indications
2.4.3. Normal and Pathological Thyroid
2.4.4. Diffuse Goiter

2.5. Ultrasound Study of Lymphadenopathies

2.5.1. Reactive Lymph Nodes
2.5.2. Non-Specific Inflammatory Diseases
2.5.3. Specific Lymphadenitis (Tuberculosis)
2.5.4. Primary Lymph Node Diseases (Sarcoidosis, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
2.5.5. Lymph Node Metastases

2.6. Ultrasound of the Supra-Aortic Trunks

2.6.1. Sonoanatomy
2.6.2. Exploration Protocol
2.6.3. Extracranial Carotid Pathology
2.6.4. Vertebral Pathology and Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Module 3. Clinical Ultrasound of the Digestive Tract and Large Vessels

3.1. Liver Ultrasound

3.1.1. Anatomy
3.1.2. Liquid Focal Lesions
3.1.3. Solid Focal Lesions
3.1.4. Diffuse Liver Disease
3.1.5. Chronic Liver Diseases

3.2. Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Ultrasound

3.2.1. Anatomy
3.2.2. Cholelithiasis and Biliary Sludge
3.2.3. Gallbladder Polyps
3.2.4. Cholecystitis
3.2.5. Biliary Tract Dilation
3.2.6. Biliary Tract Malformations

3.3. Pancreatic Ultrasound

3.3.1. Anatomy
3.3.2. Acute Pancreatitis
3.3.3. Chronic Pancreatitis

3.4. Ultrasound of the Large Vessels

3.4.1. Abdominal Aorta Pathology
3.4.2. Inferior Vena Cava Pathology
3.4.3. Pathology of the Celiac Trunk, Hepatic Artery, and Splenic Artery
3.4.4. Aortomesenteric Pinch Syndrome

3.5. Spleen and Retroperitoneal Ultrasound

3.5.1. Spleen Anatomy
3.5.2. Splenic Focal Lesions
3.5.3. Study of Splenomegaly
3.5.4. Adrenal Gland Anatomy
3.5.5. Adrenal Pathology
3.5.6. Retroperitoneal Lesions

3.6. The Digestive Tract

3.6.1. Ultrasound Examination of the Gastric Cavity
3.6.2. Ultrasound Examination of the Small Intestine
3.6.3. Ultrasound Examination of the Colon

Module 4. Genitourinary Clinical Ultrasound

4.1. Kidneys and Urinary Tract

4.1.1. Anatomical Review
4.1.2. Structural Alterations
4.1.3. Hydronephrosis. Ureteral Dilatation
4.1.4. Renal Cysts, Kidney Stones, and Tumors
4.1.5. Renal Insufficiency

4.2. Urinary Bladder

4.2.1. Anatomical Review
4.2.2. Ultrasound Characteristics
4.2.3. Benign Bladder Pathology
4.2.4. Malignant Bladder Pathology

4.3. Prostate and Seminal Vesicles

4.3.1. Anatomical Review
4.3.2. Ultrasound Characteristics
4.3.3. Benign Prostatic Pathology
4.3.4. Malignant Prostatic Pathology
4.3.5. Benign Seminal Pathology
4.3.6. Malignant Seminal Pathology

4.4. Scrotum

4.4.1. Anatomical Review
4.4.2. Ultrasound Characteristics
4.4.3. Benign Scrotal Pathology
4.4.4. Malignant Scrotal Pathology

4.5. The Uterus

4.5.1. Anatomical Review
4.5.2. Ultrasound Characteristics
4.5.3. Benign Uterine Pathology
4.5.4. Malignant Uterine Pathology

4.6. Ovaries

4.6.1. Anatomical Review
4.6.2. Ultrasound Characteristics of the Ovaries
4.6.3. Benign Ovarian Pathology
4.6.4. Malignant Ovarian Pathology

Module 5. Clinical Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

5.1. Anatomical Review

5.1.1. Shoulder Anatomy
5.1.2. Elbow Anatomy
5.1.3. Wrist and Hand Anatomy
5.1.4. Hip and Thigh Anatomy
5.1.5. Knee Anatomy
5.1.6. Ankle, Foot, and Leg Anatomy

5.2. Technical Requirements

5.2.1. Introduction
5.2.2. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Equipment
5.2.3. Ultrasound Imaging Methodology
5.2.4. Validation, Reliability, and Standardization
5.2.5. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

5.3. Examination Technique

5.3.1. Basic Concepts in Ultrasound 
5.3.2. Guidelines for Proper Examination
5.3.3. Ultrasound Examination Technique of the Shoulder
5.3.4. Ultrasound Examination Technique of the Elbow
5.3.5. Ultrasound Examination Technique of the Wrist and Hand
5.3.6. Ultrasound Examination Technique of the Hip
5.3.7. Ultrasound Examination Technique of the Thigh
5.3.8. Ultrasound Examination Technique of the Knee
5.3.9. Ultrasound Examination Technique of the Leg and Ankle

5.4. Musculoskeletal Sonoanatomy: I. Upper Limbs

5.4.1. Introduction
5.4.2. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Shoulder
5.4.3. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Elbow
5.4.4. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand

5.5. Musculoskeletal Sonoanatomy: II. Lower Limbs

5.5.1. Introduction
5.5.2. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Hip
5.5.3. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Thigh
5.5.4. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Knee
5.5.5. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Leg and Ankle

5.6. Ultrasound in the Most Common Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries

5.6.1. Introduction
5.6.2. Muscle Injuries
5.6.3. Tendon Injuries
5.6.4. Ligament Injuries
5.6.5. Subcutaneous Tissue Injuries
5.6.6. Bone and Joint Injuries
5.6.7. Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Module 6. Clinical Vascular Ultrasound in Primary Care

6.1. Vascular Ultrasound

6.1.1. Description and Applications
6.1.2. Technical Requirements
6.1.3. Procedure
6.1.4. Interpretation of Results. Risks and Benefits
6.1.5. Limitations

6.2. Doppler Ultrasound

6.2.1. Fundamentals
6.2.2. Applications
6.2.3. Types of Doppler Ultrasound
6.2.4. Color Doppler
6.2.5. Power Doppler
6.2.6. Dynamic Doppler

6.3. Normal Ultrasound of the Venous System

6.3.1. Anatomical Review: Venous System of the Upper Limbs
6.3.2. Anatomical Review: Venous System of the Lower Limbs
6.3.3. Normal Physiology
6.3.4. Regions of Interest
6.3.5. Functional Tests
6.3.6. Report. Vocabulary

6.4. Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs

6.4.1. Definition
6.4.2. CEAP Classification
6.4.3. Morphological Criteria
6.4.4. Examination Technique
6.4.5. Diagnostic Manoeuvres
6.4.6. Sample Report

6.5. Acute/Subacute Venous Thrombosis of the Upper Limbs

6.5.1. Anatomical Review
6.5.2. Manifestations of Upper Limb Venous Thrombosis
6.5.3. Ultrasound Characteristics
6.5.4. Examination Technique
6.5.5. Diagnostic Manoeuvres
6.5.6. Technical Limitations

6.6. Acute/Subacute Venous Thrombosis of the Lower Limbs

6.6.1. Description
6.6.2. Manifestations of Lower Limb Venous Thrombosis
6.6.3. Ultrasound Characteristics
6.6.4. Examination Technique
6.6.5. Differential Diagnosis
6.6.6. Vascular Report

Module 7. Clinical Ultrasound in Urgent Care and Emergencies

7.1. Ultrasound in Respiratory Failure

7.1.1. Spontaneous Pneumothorax
7.1.2. Bronchospasm
7.1.3. Pneumonia
7.1.4. Pleural Effusion
7.1.5. Heart Failure

7.2. Ultrasound in Shock and Cardiac Arrest

7.2.1. Hypovolemic Shock
7.2.2. Obstructive Shock
7.2.3. Cardiogenic Shock
7.2.4. Distributive Shock
7.2.5. Cardiac Arrest

7.3. Ultrasound in Polytrauma: Eco-FAST

7.3.1. Pericardial Effusion
7.3.2. Hemothorax and Pneumothorax
7.3.3. Hepatorenal or Perihepatic Effusion
7.3.4. Splenorenal or Perisplenic Effusion
7.3.5. Perivesical Effusion
7.3.6. Post-Traumatic Aortic Dissection
7.3.7. Musculoskeletal Injuries

7.4. Genitourinary Emergencies

7.4.1. Obstructive Uropathy
7.4.2. Uterine Emergencies
7.4.3. Ovarian Emergencies
7.4.4. Bladder Emergencies
7.4.5. Prostatic Emergencies
7.4.6. Scrotal Emergencies

7.5. Acute Abdomen

7.5.1. Cholecystitis
7.5.2. Pancreatitis
7.5.3. Mesenteric Ischemia
7.5.4. Appendicitis
7.5.5. Hollow Organ Perforation

7.6. Ultrasound in Sepsis

7.6.1. Hemodynamic Diagnosis
7.6.2. Source Detection
7.6.3. Fluid Management

Module 8. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Primary Care

8.1. Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)

8.1.1. Indications/Contraindications
8.1.2. Material
8.1.3. Procedure
8.1.4. Results
8.1.5. Complications
8.1.6. Quality Control

8.2. Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Biopsy

8.2.1. Biopsy Materials (Types of Biopsy Needles)
8.2.2. Procedure
8.2.3. Complications
8.2.4. Care
8.2.5. Quality Control

8.3. Drainage of Abscesses and Fluid Collections

8.3.1. Indications and Contraindications
8.3.2. Requirements and Materials
8.3.3. Technique and Access Route: Direct Puncture (Trocar) vs Step-by-Step (Seldinger)
8.3.4. Catheter Management and Patient Care
8.3.5. Side Effects and Complications
8.3.6. Quality Control

8.4. Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis, Pericardiocentesis, and Paracentesis

8.4.1. Indications and Advantages of the Anatomical Reference Technique
8.4.2. Basic Aspects: Ultrasound Specifications and Ultrasound Anatomy
8.4.3. Ultrasound Specifications and Pericardial Drainage Technique
8.4.4. Ultrasound Specifications and Thoracic Drainage Technique
8.4.5. Ultrasound Specifications and Abdominal Drainage Technique
8.4.6. Common Problems, Complications, and Practical Tips

8.5. Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

8.5.1. Indications and Advantages of the Anatomical Reference Technique
8.5.2. Current Evidence on Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
8.5.3. Basic Aspects: Ultrasound Specifications and Ultrasound Anatomy
8.5.4. Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Cannulation Technique
8.5.5. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Catheter and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Technique
8.5.6. Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Cannulation Technique

8.6. Ultrasound-Guided Infiltrations and Chronic Pain Treatment

8.6.1. Infiltrations and Pain
8.6.2. Large Joints: Intra-Articular and Myotendinous
8.6.3. Small Joints: Intra-Articular and Myotendinous
8.6.4. Spinal Column

Module 9. Other Uses of Clinical Ultrasound

9.1. Radial Breast Ultrasound

9.1.1. Anatomical Review
9.1.2. Technical Requirements
9.1.3. Ultrasound Slices
9.1.4. Ultrasound Characteristics. Breast Pathology
9.1.5. Breast Elastography

9.2. Dermatological Ultrasound

9.2.1. Echoanatomy of the Skin and Appendages
9.2.2. Ultrasound of Skin Tumors
9.2.3. Ultrasound of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
9.2.4. Ultrasound in Dermoaesthetics and its Complications

9.3. Introduction to Cerebral Clinical Ultrasound

9.3.1. Brain Anatomy and of Ultrasound Interest
9.3.2. Ultrasound Techniques and Procedures
9.3.3. Structural Alterations
9.3.4. Functional Alterations
9.3.5. Ultrasound in Intracranial Hypertension

9.4. Ultrasound in Diabetes

9.4.1. Atherosclerosis of the Aorta/Carotid in Diabetics
9.4.2. Parenchymal Echogenicity in Diabetic Patients
9.4.3. Biliary Lithiasis in Diabetic Patients
9.4.4. Neurogenic Bladder in Diabetic Patients
9.4.5. Cardiomyopathy in Diabetic Patients

9.5. Ultrasound in the Study of Frailty in the Elderly

9.5.1. Frail Elderly
9.5.2. ABCDE Ultrasound in the Frail Elderly Patient
9.5.3. Ultrasound Examination of Sarcopenia
9.5.4. Ultrasound Examination of Cognitive Deterioration

9.6. Ultrasound Report

9.6.1. Ultrasound Note
9.6.2. Ultrasound Derivation
9.6.3. Ultrasound Report in PC

Module 10. Clinical Cardiac Ultrasound

10.1. Cardiac Anatomy

10.1.1. Basic Three-Dimensional Anatomy
10.1.2. Basic Cardiac Physiology

10.2. Technical Requirements

10.2.1. Feeding Tubes
10.2.2. Characteristics of the Equipment used in a Cardiac Ultrasound

10.3. Pericardial Windows and Cardiac Ultrasound

10.3.1. Windows and Planes Applied in Emergencies and Intensive Care Situations
10.3.2. Basic Doppler (Color, Pulsating, Continuous and Tissue Doppler)

10.4. Structural Abnormalities

10.4.1. Basic Measures in Cardiac Ultrasound
10.4.2. Thrombi
10.4.3. Suspected Endocarditis
10.4.4. Valvulopathies
10.4.5. Pericardium
10.4.6. How to Report an Ultrasound in Emergencies and Critical Care

10.5. Structural Alterations I

10.5.1. Left Ventricle
10.5.2. Right Ventricle

10.6. Hemodynamic Ultrasound

10.6.1. Left Ventricular Hemodynamics
10.6.2. Right Ventricular Hemodynamics
10.6.3. Preload Dynamic Tests

10.7. Transesophageal Echocardiogram

10.7.1. Technique
10.7.2. Indications in Emergencies and Intensive Care Cases
10.7.3. Ultrasound-Guided Study of Cardioembolism

Module 11. Clinical Thoracic Ultrasound

11.1. Fundamentals of Thoracic Ultrasound and Anatomical Review

11.1.1. Study of the Normal Thorax
11.1.2. Pulmonary Ultrasound Semiology
11.1.3. Pleural Ultrasound Semiology

11.2. Technical Requirements. Examination Technique

11.2.1. Types of Probes Used
11.2.2. Ultrasound with Contrast in the Thorax

11.3. Ultrasound of the Thoracic Wall and the Mediastinum

11.3.1. Examination of Pulmonary Pathology
11.3.2. Examination of Pleural Pathology
11.3.3. Examination of Mediastinal and Thoracic Wall Pathology

11.4. Ultrasound of the Pleura

11.4.1. Pleural Effusion and Solid Pleural Pathology
11.4.2. Pneumothorax
11.4.3. Pleural Interventionism
11.4.4. Adenopathies and Mediastinal Masses
11.4.5. Adenopathies of the Thoracic Wall
11.4.6. Osteomuscular Pathology of the Thoracic Wall

11.5. Pulmonary Ultrasound Scan

11.5.1. Pneumonia and Atelectasis
11.5.2. Pulmonary Neoplasms
11.5.3. Diffuse Pulmonary Pathology
11.5.4. Pulmonary Infarction

11.6. Diaphragmatic Ultrasound

11.6.1. Ultrasound Approach to the Diaphragmatic Pathology
11.6.2. Usefulness of Ultrasound in the Study of the Diaphragm

Module 12. Clinical Cerebrovascular Ultrasound for Emergencies and Primary Care

12.1. Anatomical Review

12.1.1. Venous Vascular Anatomy of the Upper Limbs
12.1.2. Arterial Vascular Anatomy of the Upper Limbs
12.1.3. Venous Vascular Anatomy of the Lower Limbs
12.1.4. Arterial Vascular Anatomy of the Lower Limbs

12.2. Technical Requirements

12.2.1. Ultrasound Devices and Probes
12.2.2. Curve Analysis
12.2.3. Color Imaging Media
12.2.4. Ultrasound Contrast Agents

12.3. Examination Technique

12.3.1. Positioning
12.3.2. Insonation. Examining Technique
12.3.3. Assessment of Normal Flow Curves and Velocities

12.4. Major Thoracoabdominal Vessels

12.4.1. Abdominal Venous Vascular Anatomy
12.4.2. Abdominal Arterial Vascular Anatomy
12.4.3. Abdomino-Pelvic Venous Pathology
12.4.4. Abdomino-Pelvic Arterial Pathology

12.5. Supra-Aortic Trunks

12.5.1. Venous Vascular Anatomy of the Supra-Aortic Trunks
12.5.2. Arterial Vascular Anatomy of the Supra-Aortic Trunks
12.5.3. Venous Pathology of the Supra-Aortic Trunks
12.5.4. Arterial Pathology of the Supra-Aortic Trunks

12.6. Peripheral Arterial and Venous Circulation

12.6.1. Venous Pathology of Lower and Upper Limbs
12.6.2. Arterial Pathology of Lower and Upper Limbs

Module 13. Clinical Cerebral Ultrasound

13.1. Cerebral Hemodynamics

13.1.1. Carotid Circulation
13.1.2. Vertebrobasilar Circulation
13.1.3. Cerebral Microcirculation

13.2. Ultrasound Modalities

13.2.1. Transcraneal Doppler
13.2.2. Cerebral Ultrasound
13.2.3. Special Tests (Vascular Reaction, HITS, etc.)

13.3. Ultrasound Windows and Examination Technique

13.3.1. Ultrasound Windows
13.3.2. Operator Positioning
13.3.3. Examination Sequence

13.4. Structural Abnormalities

13.4.1. Collections and Masses
13.4.2. Vascular Abnormalities
13.4.3. Hydrocephalus
13.4.4. Venous Pathology

13.5. Hemodynamic Alterations

13.5.1. Spectral Analysis
13.5.2. Hyperdynamic States
13.5.3. Hypodynamics States
13.5.4. Cerebral Asystole

13.6. Ocular Ultrasound

13.6.1. Pupil Size and Reactivity
13.6.2. Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter

13.7. Doppler Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Brain Death

13.7.1. Clinical Diagnosis of Brain Death
13.7.2. Prerequisites for Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Examination in Cerebral Circulatory Arrest Diagnosis
13.7.3. TCD Application Technique
13.7.4. Advantages of TCD
13.7.5. Limitations and Interpretation of TCD
13.7.6. TCD Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Brain Death
13.7.7. The Role of TCD Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Brain Death

Module 14. Clinical Abdominal Ultrasound

14.1. Anatomical Review

14.1.1. Abdominal Cavity
14.1.2. Liver
14.1.3. Gallbladder and Biliary Tract
14.1.4. Retroperitoneum and Large Vessels
14.1.5. Pancreas
14.1.6. Bladder
14.1.7. Kidneys
14.1.8. Bladder
14.1.9. Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
14.1.10. Uterus and Ovaries

14.2. Technical Requirements

14.2.1. Ultrasound Equipment
14.2.2. Types of Transductors for Abdominal Examination
14.2.3. Basic Ultrasound Settings
14.2.4. Patient Preparation

14.3. Examination Technique

14.3.1. Examination Planes
14.3.2. Probe Movements
14.3.3. Visualization of Organs According to Conventional Sectioning
14.3.4. Systematic Examination

14.4. ECO-FAST Methodology

14.4.1. Equipment and Transducers
14.4.2. FAST I
14.4.3. FAST II
14.4.4. FAST III. Perivesical Effusion
14.4.5. FAST IV. Pericardial Effusion
14.4.6. ECO-FAST V. Exclude ABD Aortic Aneurysm

14.5. Ultrasound Scan of the Digestive System

14.5.1. Liver
14.5.2. Gallbladder and Bile Ducts
14.5.3. Pancreas
14.5.4. Bladder

14.6. Genitourinary Ultrasound

14.6.1. Kidney
14.6.2. Urinary Bladder
14.6.3. Male Genital System
14.6.4. Female Genital System

14.7. Usefulness of ultrasound in renal, hepatic and pancreatic transplant patients.

14.7.1. Normal ultrasound in the patient with renal transplantation
14.7.2. Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)
14.7.3. Acute Rejection (AR)
14.7.4. Chronic Transplant Dysfunction
14.7.5. Normal Ultrasound in Liver Transplant Patients
14.7.6. Normal Ultrasound in Pancreas Transplant Patients

Module 15. Ultrasound Approach to Major Syndromes

15.1. Ultrasound in Acute Renal Failure

15.1.1. Introduction

15.1.1.1. Pre-Renal Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
15.1.1.2. Renal or Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
15.1.1.3. Post-Renal or Obstructive Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

15.1.2. Hydronephrosis
15.1.3. Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
15.1.4. Acute Tubular Necrosis
15.1.5. Doppler Ultrasound in Acute Renal Failure
15.1.6. Bladder Ultrasound in Acute Renal Failure

15.2. Ultrasound in Trauma

15.2.1. FAST and e-FAST (Hemothorax and Pneumothorax)
15.2.2. Ultrasound Evaluation in Special Situations
15.2.3. Hemodynamic Assessment Focused on Trauma

15.3. Ultrasound in Stroke

15.3.1. Introduction
15.3.2. Justification
15.3.3. Initial Assessment
15.3.4. Ultrasound Evaluation
15.3.5. Ultrasound-Guided Management

15.4. Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest

15.4.1. Cerebral Hemodynamics
15.4.2. Hemodynamics in Cardiac Arrest
15.4.3. Use of Ultrasound During Resuscitation
15.4.4. Use of Ultrasound After Return of Spontaneous Circulation

15.5. Ultrasound in Shock

15.5.1. Definition, Types of Shock, and Echocardiographic Findings

15.5.1.1. Definition
15.5.1.2. Types of Shock
15.5.1.3. Advantages of Ultrasound in Recognizing and Managing Different Types of Shock
15.5.1.4. Considerations in the ICU
15.5.1.5. Hemodynamic Monitoring with Ultrasound

15.6. Ultrasound in Respiratory Failure

15.6.1. Clinical Etiology of Dyspnea
15.6.2. Approach to the Patient with Dyspnea
15.6.3. Clinical Ultrasound Utility in the Dyspneic Patient
15.6.4. Pulmonary Ultrasound
15.6.5. Echocardiography

Module 16. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Emergencies and Critical Care

16.1. Airway Management

16.1.1. Advantages and Indications
16.1.2. Basic Aspects: Ultrasound Specifications and Ultrasound Anatomy
16.1.3. Orotracheal Intubation Technique
16.1.4. Percutaneous Tracheotomy Technique
16.1.5. Common Problems, Complications, and Practical Tips

16.2. Vascular Access

16.2.1. Indications and Advantages over Anatomical Reference Techniques
16.2.2. Current Evidence on Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
16.2.3. Basic Aspects: Ultrasound Specifications and Ultrasound Anatomy
16.2.4. Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Cannulation Technique
16.2.5. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Catheter and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Technique
16.2.6. Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Cannulation Technique
16.2.7. Implementation of an Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access Protocol
16.2.8. Common Problems, Complications, and Practical Tips

16.3. Thoracentesis and Pericardiocentesis

16.3.1. Indications and Advantages over Anatomical Reference Techniques
16.3.2. Basic Aspects: Ultrasound Specifications and Ultrasound Anatomy
16.3.3. Ultrasound Specifications and Pericardial Drainage Technique
16.3.4. Ultrasound Specifications and Thoracic Drainage Technique
16.3.5. Common Problems, Complications, and Practical Tips

16.4. Paracentesis

16.4.1. Indications and Advantages of the Anatomical Reference Technique
16.4.2. Basic Aspects: Ultrasound Specifications and Ultrasound Anatomy
16.4.3. Ultrasound Specifications and Technique
16.4.4. Common Problems, Complications, and Practical Tips

16.5. Lumbar Puncture

16.5.1. Indications and Advantages of the Anatomical Reference Technique
16.5.2. Basic Aspects: Ultrasound Specifications and Ultrasound Anatomy
16.5.3. Technique
16.5.4. Common Problems, Complications, and Practical Tips

16.6. Drainage and Catheterization

16.6.1. Suprapubic Catheterization
16.6.2. Drainage of Fluid Collections
16.6.3. Foreign Body Extraction

Module 17. Clinical Pediatric Ultrasound

17.1. Technical Requirements

17.1.1. Ultrasound at the Patients Bedside
17.1.2. Physical Space
17.1.3. Basic Equipment
17.1.4. Equipment for Interventionalist Ultrasounds
17.1.5. Ultrasound Scanners and Probes

17.2. Examination Technique

17.2.1. Pediatric Patient Preparation
17.2.2. Tests and Probes
17.2.3. Ultrasound Section Planes
17.2.4. Examination System
17.2.5. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
17.2.6. Images and Documentation
17.2.7. Test Report

17.3. Pediatric Sonoanatomy and Sonophysiology

17.3.1. Normal Anatomy
17.3.2. Sonoanatomy
17.3.3. Sonophysiology of a Child in the Different Stages of Development
17.3.4. Variants of Normality
17.3.5. Dynamic Ultrasound

17.4. Ultrasound of the Major Pediatric Syndromes

17.4.1. Emergency Thorax Ultrasound
17.4.2. Acute Abdomen
17.4.3. Acute Scrotum

17.5. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Pediatrics

17.5.1. Vascular Access
17.5.2. Extraction of Superficial Foreign Bodies
17.5.3. Pleural Effusion

17.6. Introduction to Neonatal Clinical Ultrasound

17.6.1. Emergency Transfontanellar Ultrasound
17.6.2. Most Common Examination Indications in Emergencies
17.6.3. Most Common Pathologies in Emergencies

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