Course Description

Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is a tool that can help rapidly identify testicular torsion and guide urgent management in patients with acute scrotal pain. The KidSONO Testicular Torsion module allows learners to build core skills in performing and interpreting testicular PoCUS for suspected torsion. Upon completion, learners will be able to identify when to perform PoCUS in patients with acute scrotum, understand the technique to perform testicular PoCUS, and recognize the ultrasound findings that indicate testicular torsion.  

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify when to perform PoCUS in patients with acute scrotum 
  2. Understand the technique to perform testicular PoCUS 
  3. Recognize the US findings that indicate testicular torsion  

Course Content

  • Text-based review
  • Instructional video
  • Benchmark assessment: Theoretical knowledge
  • Log supervised scans (20)
  • Benchmark assessment: Image generation
  • Benchmark assessment: Image interpretation and clinical application assessment
  • Course evaluation
  • Certificate of completion

Prerequisites

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Course Curriculum

Total learning: 11 lessons

Time:330 minutes

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