Independent Resident Scanning at SNGH

• The times provided on the schedule indicate when ultrasound faculty are available in the department to provide general guidance and feedback.  
• Residents will follow the same structure as rounds while scanning independently. 
• To reserve time, please send an email to matthobson85@gmail.com. 

Tips for Independent Scanning

• Documenting Educational Studies

  • under patient's last name: YYMMDD##_Exam Type

    • Example: The second study of the day on Jan 4, 2018 is Limited echo. Under the patient's last name should appear 18010402_echo

  • In the box titled "user" put your epic ID. After your name, place a comma and then add the epic ID of the faculty attending that is working with you. 

• This is a great opportunity to practice difficult exams and measurements. You have plenty of time and the faculty are nearby to help.

• Focus on cases where there is a clinical question. Make an assessment and use your scan to confirm or dispute your diagnosis. 

• Early morning is generally not a good time to scan. Usually the department has filled up with plenty of pathology by noon. 

• Don't scan more than 3 hours. Usually two hours of worth scanning is all that is available at any given time on a busy day. 

• Be cognizant of your colleagues while they work. Help out whenever possible and do not ever delay care.   

• Raise the bed.

• Increase the gain.

• Make sure the machine is clean and plugged in when not in use.

• Dress professionally.