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STEP

Abdominal
Abdominal UltrasoundUltrasound Examination
Examination
Case：

Chair

Scanner

The trainees are assessed on prepara�on work or previous experiences in ultrasoundOrientation

Introduction for
On the training table

UltrasoundThe below example is for one hour training session.

examina�on. Orienta�on on training contents and ﬂow is given.

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ITEMS TO PREPARE

LayoutTo encourage trainees to prepare
from some days before the training session
will increase eﬀec�vity of the training.

Osaka City University, Faculty of Medicine
Skills Simulation CenterWEBSTEPCARRYING OUT THE TRAINING

5min.

Demonstra�on of abdominal ultrasound on ECHOZY.
Points to cover-usefulness of ultrasound examina�on-basics of ultrasound scanning

ultrasound-interpreta�on of ultrasound images-when facing challenges during

examination-how to use an ultrasound scanner

examina�onand so on. Keep concise explana�on.

□ US-1 Ultrasound Examina�on Training Phantom "ECHOZY"

Why is ECHOZY used for demonstra�on?

□ US-5 FAST/Acute Abdomen Phantom "FAST/ER FAN"

Since ECHOZY does not contain abnormal ﬁndings, it ﬁts be�er for demonstra�on and training on beginners.

□ M98 Anatomical Model "ECHO-ZOU" or an anatomical chart ofabdomenTraining table□ Ultrasound gel

Hands-on training ofbasic abdominal ultrasound using ECHOZY□ Wet cloth (to wipe gel oﬀ the phantom)□ Tray to put the cloth

ECHO-ZOUECHOZY

FAST/ER FAN

Goals

TRAINING TRICKS
Do not leave trainees
with questions and doubt!
“How should I move my transducer?”“What am I seeing on the screen?”
Most of beginners are uncertain on basic points and may beembarrassed to express it. During the basic training withECHOZY, let us try to answer such ques�ons, from how tohold the transducer to interpreta�on of visualized images, on
the spot and clear such uneasiness. Making trainees be
comfortable to rise their ques�ons at any �me is one of thekeys for successful training.

Now you are at ER! Create arealistic sensation.
At ER, �me for examina�on is a scarce resource. Once thetrainees have familiarized with ultrasound examina�on,se�ng a �me limit of approx. 2 minutes per exam tosimulate a ER se�ng will be eﬀec�ve.
In addi�on, making the room light dim, using sound eﬀect
or adding words that are typically used in ER helps
trainees imagine real life situa�on. Create a realis�c senseof tension in the training session to have true-to-life
experience in ultrasound in emergency se�ng.

Basics of ultrasound scanning, visualiza�on of normal organs and anatomical
understanding

OthersTraining sessions□ Ultrasound scanner (with a convex tranducer)●Using the ECHO-ZOU model or an anatomical chart,
check the organ that is visualized on the monitor as
an ultrasound image.

Practical training(Basic/ECHOZY)

Goodto Know

As a pair, thoroughly try andlearn the basics for 25 min.

25min.

*ECHO-ZOU is included as a component ECHOZY full set.

Nip the dread in the bud.

Line-byline advic
einterest,and pra s to retain train
ise andees
motivate
recognizthem fure tother!

Clear the trainees’ ques�ons and uncertainty on the spot to prevent it grows
into dread for the examina�on.

Advices from experienced cliniciansFirst, play and enjoy as a game!

Share the events that trainees will encounter in real life and �ps that are not on textbooks.

When the training transits from the basics with ECHOZY toadvanced session with FAST/ER FAN, some trainees may beoverwhelmed by new challenges such as abnormal ﬁnding.
At the beginning, the session can be like a playful game rather
than serious simula�on. Make the trainee work as a team toﬁnd diﬀerences from the normal ﬁndings of ECHOZY and leadthem to a successful experience.

Simula�on training on ultrasound exam. in ERse�ng using FAST/ER FAN.
Goals

As a team of ﬁve, scan the pa�ent
in 2 min. per a trainee.

Visualiza�on of abnormal ﬁndings

Training sessions

Strike while the iron is hot!
Prompt follow up helps.
A�er going through the course with the phantoms,
encourage the trainees to scan each other within days,
while their memory is s�ll fresh. There naturally are some
diﬀerence between phantoms and human bodies such as
respiratory movement of organs. Performing ultrasoundscanning on real people while the trainees maintain their
excitement from the training course will facilitate ﬁlling
the gap between phantom and reality and acquiring skills
for ultrasound examina�on.

●Using a case scenario to conduct realis�c simula�on training

Practical training(Advanced/FAST/ER FAN)

30
min.

Example: The pa�ent met a traﬃc accident and was ambulanced to the ER.
His blood pressure and consciousness are decreasing.
-age – sex - history –exis�ng condi�ons-data at the �me of acceptance including body height, weight,-blood pressure, pulse rate and LOC
Providing the scenario and pa�ent data facilitates trainees toperform examina�on while searching for causes of ﬁndings.

Give prompt feed-backs on ﬁndings that trainees reach to promote understanding.
Write up the collected informa�on on a whiteboard in real �me to share the situa�on.