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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 5/2015

01-10-2015 | Review Article

Ultrasound in medical education: listening to the echoes of the past to shape a vision for the future

Authors: N. Lane, S. Lahham, L. Joseph, D. P. Bahner, J. C. Fox

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 5/2015

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Abstract

Purpose

Ultrasound in medical education has seen a tremendous growth over the last 10–20 years but ultrasound technology has been around for hundreds of years and sound has an even longer scientific history. The development of using sound and ultrasound to understand our body and our surroundings has been a rich part of human history. From the development of materials to produce piezoelectric conductors, ultrasound has been used and improved in many industries and medical specialties.

Methods

As diagnostic medical ultrasound has improved its resolution and become more portable, various specialties from radiology, cardiology, obstetrics and more recently emergency, critical care and proceduralists have found the added benefits of using ultrasound to safely help patients. The past advancements in technology have established the scaffold for the possibilities of diagnostic ultrasound’s use in the present and future.

Results

A few medical educators have integrated ultrasound into medical school while a wealth of content exists online for learning ultrasound. Twenty-first century learners prefer blended learning where material can be reviewed online and personalize the education on their own time frame. This material combined with hands-on experience and mentorship can be used to develop learners’ aptitude in ultrasound.

Conclusions

As educators embrace this ultrasound technology and integrate it throughout the medical education journey, collaboration across specialties will synthesize a clear path forward when needs and resources are paired with vision and a strategic plan.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound in medical education: listening to the echoes of the past to shape a vision for the future
Authors
N. Lane
S. Lahham
L. Joseph
D. P. Bahner
J. C. Fox
Publication date
01-10-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 5/2015
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-015-0535-7

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