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Base Knowledge

Knowledge acquired in Curricular Unit of Equipment and Instrumentation in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy

Knowledge acquired in Curricular Unit of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Processing / Tecnologies in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy

Teaching Methodologies

Theoretical-practical classes aim at the detailed presentation of the syllabus. resorting to the use of
multimedia presentations and practical demonstration, to the direct intervention of students with the discussion of pathological cases.
In the practical aspect of US teaching, the execution of the technique, approach to the possible patient,
identification of structures in the image and their characterization. In these classes, students are divided into groups to
allow a better interaction and use of equipment.

Learning Results

The student must acquire knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques in ultrasound.
• Functioning and physical principles of ultrasound.
• Description and location of anatomical structures in the ultrasound image.
• Ultrasound protocols and main pathologies of the various systems.
 
The student must acquire skills in:
• Identification of artifacts in the ultrasound image.
• Equipment operation and different approaches to image acquisition.
• Application of the physical principles of ultrasound.
 
The student must acquire skills of:
• Perform the echographic technique of the various systems.
• Describe and characterize the normal anatomical appearance of the structure and pathological alterations.
• Identify structures and their alterations in echographic images.

 

Program

Review of the physical principles of ultrasound and its practical application in the equipment; Image acquisition and orientation modes; Ultrasound artefacts; Structure characterization parameters.

Ultrasound technique, protocol for evaluating abdominal, renal, pelvic, neck, musculoskeletal, breast and FAst ultrasound anatomy.

 Ultrasound characterization of structures and main pathologies.

Approach to new ultrasound techniques and new advances.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Rute Andreia Martins dos Santos

Grading Methods

Theoretical-practical classes aim at the detailed presentation of the syllabus. Using multimedia presentations and practical demonstrations.

In the practical aspect of the teaching of ultrasound, the execution of the technique, approach to the possible patient, identification of the structures in the image and its characterization are privileged. In these classes students are divided into groups to allow better interaction and use of equipment.

Periodic assessment by written frequency and two practical tests.

The course will be assessed in two ways:

• Evaluation of the Theoretical/Practical matrix: Frequency

•Practical Assessment: 2 practical tests (minimum 8 in each)

The grade of the practical matrix is ​​based on the following formula: AP=(TPx0.50)/2

The final grade of the curricular unit (NUC) is calculated using the following formula:

NUC=(NT/P*0.60)+(NP*0.40)

A student who obtains a grade greater than or equal to 9.5 in each of the Theoretical/Practical and Practical matrices is considered approved for the UC.

A student who obtains a grade lower than 9.5 is admitted to the exam.

 

The assessment can be carried out using SOCRATIVE.


    Internship(s)

    NAO

    Bibliography

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    Middleton, W. (2005). Requisitos em Ultrassonografia. Rio de Janeiro. Elsevier.
    Bates, J. (2004). Abdominal Ultrasond, How, Why and When. Harcourt. Elsevier.

     

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    BARTRUM, Royal J.; CROW, Harte C. – Case studies in ultrasound. Philadelphia: W. B. Sauders Company, 1979. XIII, 435 p. ISBN0-7216-1553-8