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Ultrasound Critical Care Procedures–Prac (MEDI90143)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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After completion of this subject, students will have comprehensive knowledge of the sono-anatomy and the skill in when and how to safely perform ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures commonly performed in critical care including central and peripheral vascular access, drainage of effusions from the lung, heart and peritoneal cavities, and ultrasound-guided surgical airway procedures. Students will perform, interpret, write a report and submit a log-book of at least 15 ultrasound-guided studies and interpret and report on an additional 10 online studies.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Be familiar with the anatomy relevant to ultrasound-guided drainage of effusions from the pericardial, pleural, and abdominal cavities and cannulation of vessels and the trachea
  • Be familiar with how to minimise infectious and mechanical complications from ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures
  • Display competence in ultrasound-guided procedures on simulators and/or humans including central and peripheral vascular access, drainage of effusions from the lung, heart and peritoneal cavities, and ultrasound-guided surgical airway procedures and write a structured ultrasound report
  • Evaluate the requirements for training, competence, and certification in ultrasound-guided procedures

Generic skills

  • Improved analytical and interpretive skills
  • Improved procedural skills for students who select a practical subject
  • Enhanced time utilisation
  • Improved written skills and problem-solving skills

Last updated: 4 March 2025