POCUS Knowledge Checks
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A knowledge check is a series of case studies designed to gauge your understanding of point-of-care ultrasound in a specific content area. With each question, you will receive immediate feedback, explanations of the answers, and additional resources to review.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Trauma

Cardiac

Gastrointestinal

Spleen - Hepatobiliary

Lower Extremity DVT

Lungs

Musculoskeletal Lower Extremity

Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue

Musculoskeletal Upper Extremity

Obstetrics – First Trimester

Renal – Genitourinary

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
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