We perform over 500 bedside ultrasounds in the ED monthly
Brookdale offers cutting edge ultrasound training for future ED physicians. You will be well-prepared for any clinical environment performing well above the national ABEM standard for ultrasound.
Key Features of our Emergency Ultrasound Curriculum:
- Three Ultrasound Fellowship-trained faculty
- Dedicated Ultrasound Blocks
- First year residents: 3 week rotation
- Second year residents: 4 week rotation
- Active research and training with advanced echocardiography, musculoskeletal, critical care, and nerve blocks
- State-of-the-art equipment including two Mindray TE7 machines and handheld Butterfly Ultrasound Devices (as well as two Sonosite Edge machines)
- Dedicated EPIC Workflow with full PACS integration for real time feedback and integration with clinical care
PGY 1 Curriculum:
Week 1 – Physics, Knobology, Soft Tissue, Biliary, Renal
Week 2 – Cardiac, Lung, IVC, Aorta, EFAST
Week 3 – Pelvic Pregnant, DVT, Procedural Guidance + Vascular Access
PGY 2 Curriculum:
Week 1 – RUSH, Ocular, Testicular, Pelvic Non-OB, Advanced Cardiac
Week 2 – Nerve Block (Upper Extremity + Interscalene), MSK Shoulder
Week 3 – Nerve Block (Serratus Anterior, TAP), Appendicitis, Intusussception, Pyloric Stenosis
Week 4 – Nerve Block (Fascia Iliaca + Lower Extremity), Lumbar Puncture, Peritonsillar Abscess
