The Center of Ultrasound Education in conjunction with the Anesthesiology Residency is proud to offer an integrated ultrasound curriculum as part of your training. This
curriculum will consist of didactic training, hands-on ultrasound scanning labs and
scanning rounds, and proficiency assessment and tracking. The goal is for every resident
to have access to Point-of-Care Ultrasound training and the opportunity to develop
life-long skills to advance their medical practice.
IMAGES: 10 TTE Cardiac Images in ED/ICU (must demonstrate normal EF, diminished EF,
low CVP, elevated CVP) **Must utilize POCUS Teaching Order
QUIZ: Complete Cardiac Quiz
Week 2 - FAST
Residents will scan with a CUSE faculty member once a week.
Monday and Tuesday
View the following videos:
Ultrasound Imaging 鈥� Obtain 5 sets of TTE/FAST images (4 windows - label organs)
Wednesday
SIMULATION: TTE/ FAST Simulation 鈥� 4:00 鈥� 5:00
Thursday and Friday
IMAGES: 10 TTE/FAST Images in ED/ICU (must demonstrate ascites, renal failure) **Must
utilize POCUS Teaching Order
QUIZ: Complete FAST Quiz
Week 3 - Thoracic Ultrasound
Residents will scan with a CUSE faculty member once a week.
Monday and Tuesday
View the following videos:
Ultrasound Imaging 鈥� Obtain 5 sets of images (TTE/FAST with Lung windows labeled)
Wednesday
SIMULATION: TTE/ FAST Simulation 鈥� 4:00 鈥� 5:00
Thursday and Friday
IMAGES: 10 TTE/FAST Cardiac Images in ED/ICU (must demonstrate Pleural effusion, Sliding
lung sign, B-lines, a Lines) **Must utilize POCUS Teaching Order
QUIZ: Complete Thoracic Quiz
Week 4 - USG Procedures and RUSHed
Residents will scan with a CUSE faculty member once a week.
Monday and Tuesday
View the following videos:
Ultrasound Imaging 鈥� Practice with USGVA with Blue phantom, Obtain 5 RUSHed sets of
images in ICU of patients with hypotension **Must utilize POCUS Teaching Order
