Renal Ultrasound
The videos feature an anatomical review with props on a real patient and a simultaneous view of Leonardo Faundez scanning the patient, and the ultrasound image with additional anatomical guide. A brief summary of key points is provided at the end.
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3 videos:
- Anatomy
- Scanning
- Summary
2 quizzes
Learning objectives
- review the anatomy of the kidneys using props on a real patient
- learn about scanning techniques to image the kidneys using ultrasound
- understand about transducer manipulation and image optimization applicable to imaging the kidneys
- simultaneously view transducer manipulation, window selection, and the resulting ultrasound image
- become familiarized with an example of a protocol to image the kidneys
- test your knowledge after the video sections by completing short quizzes
What's included in this online course?
A step-by-step guide
Study at your own pace and test your knowledge
Test yourself after each video section by completing a short quiz.
Unique learning experience
Step-by-step explanation of scanning techniques by Leonardo while scanning.
Summary of important points.
Leonardo Faundez
MA-ED BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS
Leonardo graduated from the Ultrasound Technology Program from The Michener Institute of Education at UHN in 1997. In 2008 he completed a master’s degree in education at Central Michigan University.
Leonardo has been in the ultrasound field for 27 years as a registered Canadian diagnostic medical sonographer, educator, entrepreneur, and lecturer. He worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor at University Health Network. He then went on to work as an Ultrasound Professor at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN.
Leonardo has presented at several provincial, national, and international conferences on several sonography topics and published two articles in the CJMS.
In 2013, Leonardo started Aprende
Canada, where he offers sonography continuing education.
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