MDI 428 - Principles of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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The course is designed to emphasize fundamental principles of diagnostic medical ultrasound. The student will learn basic physics of ultrasound and instrumentation of ultrasound equipment for optimal visualization in medical diagnostic ultrasound examinations. Protocols for abdominal, obstetrical/gynecological, vascular and superficial structures will be discussed. Common pathological patterns of the various organs and systems will be discussed and related to the sonographic appearance, physiologic changes, and laboratory findings.

Credit hours: 4