72054 - The Basic of Ultrasound

Academic Year 2024/2025

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 6063)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires the technical principles of ultrasound and the biological effects. He will be able to understand the comparison of the ultrasound method with other imaging methods and the fundamental principles of acoustic impedance. Acquires basic ultrasound study protocols.

Course contents

Ultrasound technical principles. Abdominal ultrasound anatomy, soft parts, musculoskeletal. Integrated imaging

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Theoretical frontal lessons. View demonstration videos. Practical exercises using ultrasound machines. Imaging comparison between ultrasound, RX, CT and MRI methods.

Assessment methods

Presentations with video tutorial support. Practical exercises on ultrasound equipment.

Office hours

See the website of Paolo Emilio Orlandi