Course Description
Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is rapidly becoming the standard of care in the guidance of invasive procedures. It can be performed rapidly and safely at the bedside, is free from ionizing radiation and improves procedural safety and success. The KidSONO femoral nerve block module allows learners to master each step on the path to PoCUS competence. Upon completion, clinicians will be able to safely perform ultrasound-guided femoral nerve blocks at the bedside.
Author: Robyn Bunya
Secondary Author: Melanie Willimann
Reviewers: Mark Bromley, Nick Packer
Certification
CME credits coming soon...
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the indication and limitations of PoCUS looking for effusions of the hip, knee and ankle.
- Describe the sonographic anatomy of the hip, knee and ankle joints.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform an ultrasound looking for joint effusions of the hip, knee and ankle.
- Apply the skill to common clinical scenarios.
Course Content
- Text-based review
- Instructional video
- Benchmark assessment: Theoretical knowledge
- Log supervised scans (10 if FAST certified, 20 if not FAST certified)
- Benchmark assessment: Image generation
- Benchmark assessment: Image interpretation and clinical application assessment
- Course evaluation
- Certificate of completion
