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This module teaches you how to prepare for and perform an ultrasound examination of the male reproductive system.
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This module teaches you how to prepare for and perform an ultrasound examination of the male reproductive system. The interactive simulator provides three scenarios that cover different types of scans. Online simulations enable students and practitioners to build or refresh knowledge and cognitive skills, and offer a safe practice environment so you can prepare for the real clinical world You can also use simulations to try out procedures that you might not otherwise experience. This module is ideal if you are studying for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry exams.
You’ll learn
- to practice, perfect and test your skills in performing an ultrasound scan of the scrotum, including transabdominal and endorectal sonographic scanning
- how to prepare and position your patient for an ultrasound scan of the scrotum
- to better visualize and understand the anatomy and physiology of the scrotum, testes and prostate, with our 3D model and illustrations
- how to identify on images the common abnormalities and pathologies of the scrotum
- to describe the technique for prostate biopsy and radiation seed implantation
- much more (see “Content Details” for more specific information).
Introduction
Step 1 - Preparation
Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation
Step 1.2 - Patient preparation
Step 1.3 - Operator preparation
Step 2 - Expose the region of interest, and apply gel
Step 3 - Select the transducer
Step 4 - Commence the male reproductive system scanning protocol
Step 4.1 - Patient position
Step 4.2 - Scan plane
Step 4.2.1 - Scan plane of the scrotum and testes
Step 4.2.2 - Scan plane of the transabdominal prostate
Step 4.2.3 - Scan plane of the endorectal prostate
Step 4.3 - Standard male reproductive system protocol image requirements
Step 4.3.1 - Scrotum and testes protocol
Step 4.3.2 - Transabdominal prostate protocol
Step 4.3.3 - Endorectal prostate protocol
Step 4.4 - Annotations required
Step 4.5 - Troubleshooting
Step 5 - Scan the scrotum and testes in longitudinal and transverse planes
Step 5.1 - Scan the scrotum and testes in the longitudinal plane
Step 5.2 - Scan the scrotum and testes in the transverse plane
Step 5.3 - Sonographic features of a normal scrotum
Step 5.4 - Sonographic features of scrotum variants
Step 6 - Scan the prostate in longitudinal and transverse planes
Step 6.1 - Scan the prostate, using the transabdominal protocol
Step 6.1.1 - Scan the prostate in the longitudinal plane
Step 6.1.2 - Scan the prostate in the transverse plane
Step 6.2 - Scan the prostate using the endorectal protocol
Step 6.2.1 - Scan the prostate in the longitudinal plane
Step 6.2.2 - Scan the prostate in the axial plane
Step 6.3 - Sonographic features of a normal prostate
Step 6.4 - Sonographic appearance of prostate variants
Step 7 - Biopsy technique
Step 7.1 - Technique for prostate biopsy
Step 7.2 - Technique for radiation seed implantation
Step 8 - Complete the procedure
- Identify the anatomy and explain the physiology of the scrotum on diagrams and sonograms.
- Describe and demonstrate the protocol for sonographic scanning of the scrotum.
- Identify and describe sonographic images of congenital abnormalities of the scrotum.
- Identify and describe sonographic images of pathologies of the scrotum.
- Identify and describe sonographic images of extratesticular disease processes.
- Identify the anatomy and explain the physiology of the prostate on diagrams and sonograms.
- Describe and demonstrate the protocol for transabdominal and endorectal sonographic scanning of the prostate.
- Identify and describe sonographic images of benign and malignant pathologies of the prostate, including benign hyperplasia, prostatitis, carcinoma, and calculi.
- Explain the technique for prostate biopsy.
- Define the criteria for an ultrasound appearance of prostate tumor staging.
- Explain the technique for radiation seed implantation.
- Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA) and Patient Safety Act (see reference).
The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:
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- a quiz
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