DMSVTD 530 | Introduction to Pediatric Ultrasound

DMSVTD 530 | Introduction to Pediatric Ultrasound Total: 40 Hours | E-Lecture: 12 Hours | E-Lab: 12 Hours | On Site Lab: 16 Hours TThis course introduces the fundamentals of pediatric ultrasound, emphasizing age-specific anatomy, developmental variations, and common pathologies encountered in neonatal and pediatric imaging. Students will learn to safely and effectively apply ultrasound techniques in pediatric populations, taking into account differences in tissue composition, organ maturation, and hemodynamic profiles. The course covers neurosonography, with a focus on evaluating the neonatal brain through fontanelle windows to identify conditions such as intraventricular hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, and congenital anomalies. Additional instruction includes abdominal ultrasound for pediatric organ assessment and the sonographic evaluation of the thymus and other endocrine structures relevant to early-life care. Through image review and case-based instruction, students will gain foundational skills to perform accurate pediatric scans and interpret age-appropriate findings with clinical relevance.