Using formalin embalmed cadavers to teach fracture identification with ultrasound.

Michael WestonDallin ElmerScott McIntoshNena Lundgreen Mason

Published in: BMC medical education (2020)

Ultrasound images of formalin-embalmed cadaveric fractures are of sufficient quality to use in teaching fracture identification to medical trainees. With only 15 minutes of scanning experience, medical trainees can learn to independently scan and significantly increase their ability to identify fractures in still ultrasound images.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
ultrasound guided
deep learning
healthcare
convolutional neural network
computed tomography
optical coherence tomography
contrast enhanced ultrasound
bioinformatics analysis
high resolution
magnetic resonance
machine learning