OVERVIEW

Soft-Tissue and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Sonography in the Pediatric Patient is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..

Date of Original Release: 6/25/2019
Reviewed for content accuracy: 6/25/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 6/25/2025

Overview:
Soft-Tissue and MSK Sonography in the Pediatric Patient Training Video is designed to present ultrasound applications for evaluation of soft-tissue and MSK pathology in the pediatric patient.

Topics:
• Cellulitis
• Necrotizing Fasciitis
• Abscess
• Foreign body localization/removal
• Fracture evaluation and reduction
• Tendon injuries
• Nerve blocks
• Joint effusion: hip, knee

Objectives :
• State indications and applications for ultrasound evaluation of soft tissue abnormalities
• List applications for the focused MSK ultrasound exam
• Identify ultrasound characteristics of cellulitis and abscess
• State the benefits of using ultrasound for foreign body localization and removal
• Recognize ultrasound findings associated with fracture assessment and use in reduction techniques
• State benefits of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.