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Ultrasound in Global Health

This topic addresses the potential that ultrasound has to improve healthcare in limited resource communities around the world.

Education

Training Guidelines

Training Guidelines for Physicians Who Perform and/or Interpret Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
Training Guidelines for Licensed Medical Providers (PA, NP, CNM/CM, DPT, and DC) Who Perform and/or Interpret Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
Training Guidelines for Licensed Medical Providers Who Perform and Interpret Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Practice Parameters

needle in shoulder bursa

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures (2016)

Point of Care * (2019)

Limited OB ACP Parameter

Limited Obstetric for Advanced Clinical Providers * (2018)

Case Challenges

Dec 12, 2022
A 6-year-old male with rectal pain
May 11, 2020
A 35-year-old male Ugandan who is otherwise healthy presents with cough for 3–4 months
Jan 21, 2020
A 5-month-old female patient presented in Laos with a seizure

Official Statements

May 19, 2020
Prudent Use and Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Pregnancy
May 20, 2019
Safety in Research Using Diagnostic Ultrasound

Global Health

Journal Articles

Check out the latest articles focused on the use of Ultrasound in Global Health.

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