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Ultrasound imaging in anatomy: a supplement to dissection (343.3)
Author(s) -
Lee Vaughan,
Schneider Brandt
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.343.3
Subject(s) - ultrasound , medicine , session (web analytics) , medical physics , likert scale , wrist , test (biology) , dissection (medical) , radiology , psychology , computer science , paleontology , developmental psychology , biology , world wide web
Advances in ultrasound technology have made ultrasound imaging an important skill for physicians. To prepare our students for this clinical skill, TTUHSC/SOM is incorporating ultrasound in the undergraduate medical curriculum. Ultrasound imaging naturally integrates with anatomical dissections, providing a method to view anatomy in a clinical manner. Ultrasound sessions were designed for first year students and integrated with dissection sessions of the wrist, neck and liver. Wrist and neck sessions were conducted in a classroom with 15 ultrasound machines and 30 students in pairs scanning each other. The liver session was conducted in a simulation center with simulated patients and small groups of five students. The exercises were assessed with pre‐ and post‐test for each session. Average grades increased from pre‐ to post‐test; wrist (57.0/85.8), neck (75.8/92.8), and liver (71.4/95.4). Student opinions were assessed by survey on a five‐point Likert scale. Improved understanding of anatomy received scores of 3.43, 4.13 and 4.19, respectively, for the three sessions. Students indicated a desire for more in‐depth ultrasound sessions, including such statements as “LOVE the ultrasound sessions!” Supplementing anatomy sessions with ultrasound imaging enhanced dissections and introduced students to clinical skills. Grant Funding Source : Supported by the TTUHSC/SOM