So you want to do some ultrasound scanning! Here are some things you should know before picking up a probe:

Ultrasound Policies:

ACEM

We highly recommend that you read these and try to achieve ACEM level accreditation to perform EFAST & AAA bedside ultrasounds while you have access to several highly credentialed ultrasound trained Emergency Physicians while at SCGH ED.

SCGH

SCGH ED Clinician Performed Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines – THIS IS A MUST READ! Includes ultrasound training options

Training Options:

ACEM minimum criteria for ultrasound workshop
Training options as discussed in the SCGH ED Clinician Performed Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines

Logbooks:

These are printable pdf versions of logbooks for cataloguing your AAA & EFAST scans to meet the ACEM accreditation requirements (courtesy of Ultrasound Village)

Individual Ultrasound Forms:

The individual versions of the logbook forms from Ultrasound Village for documenting your bedside ultrasounds

And some more for accredited advanced users…

Looking after the Ultrasound Probe:

This video, courtesy of the Sono Cave, describes:

How and when to use an ultrasound probe cover
How to clean the transducer after day to day use
It also touches on how the probe should be cleaned if it comes in contact with bodily fluids