The utility of teaching ultrasonography

摘要

Performing basic intervention-al procedures is an essential skill for junior doctors in modern medicine. Using imaging modalities to assess anatomical regions of interest, we are able to plan interventions with accuracy, making them safe and efficient. Ultrasonography scanning enables technicians to detect pathologies such as deep vein thrombosis and ectopic pregnancies. In addition, radiologists are able to determine the presence of abscesses or fluid in deep tissues. This judicious use of ultrasonography is vital in managing patients successfully in terms of determining their diagnoses and treating them safely. One can argue that ultrasonography is becoming a vital skill that should be taught earlier in students' or doctors' training.