Course: Ultrasound

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Course title Ultrasound
Course code KIR/P6ULT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mrvová Veronika, MUDr.
  • Spitzer Dušan, MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Vondrák Jiří, MUDr.
  • Brych Ondřej, MUDr.
Course content
Imaging Principles of Ultrasound, resolution, ultrasound tissue penetration, acoustic interfaces, biological effect of ultrasound wave - first part. Imaging Principles of Ultrasound, resolution, ultrasound tissue penetration, acoustic interfaces, biological effect of ultrasound wave - second part. A-mode, B-mode, M-mode, colour Doppler analysis, duplex ultrasonography, Power Doppler, harmonic frequencies - first part. A-mode, B-mode, M-mode, colour Doppler analysis, duplex ultrasonography, Power Doppler, harmonic frequencies - second part. Fundamentals of hemodynamics and interpretation of Doppler recording. Basic components of the ultrasound apparatus, types of probes and their use, ultrasound examination recording, causes of artifacts. General indication and preparation for ultrasound examination. Basic rules of ultrasonographic examination and basic ultrasound findings in examination. Basic rules of ultrasonographic examination and basic ultrasound findings in examination. Basic rules of ultrasonographic examination and basic ultrasound findings in examination. Basic rules of ultrasonographic examination and basic ultrasound findings in examination. What a radiological assistant should know about ultrasound. Imaging Principles of Ultrasound, A-mode, B-mode, M-mode. Colour Doppler analysis, duplex ultrasonography, Power Doppler, harmonic frequencies. Practical instruction of examination techniques. Basic components of the ultrasound apparatus, types of probes and their use, ultrasound examination recording, causes of artifacts. General indication and preparation for ultrasound examination. Special ultrasound imaging techniques (intraoperative, endocavity and endoscopic ultrasound examination, echocardiography, neonatal ultrasound diagnostics, ultrasound in mammology) biopsy under ultrasound, (transcranial Doppler recording) contrasting agents in ultrasound diagnostics. Practical training of the examination technique. Ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity. Practical training of the examination technique.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with the principles of ultrasound image generation, usage of the B and M mode, colour Doppler analysis, and harmonic imaging. Furthermore, the subject introduces students to the design of ultrasound equipment and differences in their tooling.
Students will master the subject matter in the extent outlined by the syllabus. Students will be capable to apply acquired knowledge and skills in clinical practice, predominantly in cooperation with a medical specialist to provide technical support of the examination and prospectively also to operate the apparatus in demanding examinations.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

- Mandatory attendance of 80 per cent in seminars. - Passing a written test.
Recommended literature
  • ELIÁŠ, P.; ŽIŽKA, J. Dopplerovská ultrasonografie. 1. vyd. Hradec Králové : NUCLEUS, 1998. ISBN 80-901753-5-X.
  • CHMELOVÁ J. a kol. Základy ultrasonografie pro bakaláře. Ostrava, 2005.
  • KOVÁČ, A. Abdominalna ultrasonografia. Martin : Osveta, 1995.
  • PALMER, P. E. S. Manuál ultrazvukové diagnostiky. Praha : Grada, 2000. ISBN 80-7169-689-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Radiology Assistant (2013) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Radiology Assistant (2014) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer