Training for Mobile Medical Team Doctors
On March 30, a training session on the “Basics of Ultrasound for Family Practice Physicians” was conducted for doctors who are members of mobile medical teams (MMT). Six doctors from the Olevsk Center for Primary Health Care (CPHC), who regularly visit the communities of Narodychi, Slovechno, and Olevsk, participated in this training session.
Training Program
The training included both theoretical and practical components, where trainers discussed the use of portable ultrasound devices, presented demonstrations, and highlighted key aspects for doctors to focus on during patient examinations. The goal of the training was to equip doctors with the skills to use ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in their daily practice.
Key Topics Covered
- Developing Basic Ultrasound Skills:
- Introduction to the device and transducer
- Basic settings and transducer movements
- Visualizing Organs on Ultrasound:
- Developing visual memory
- Orientation during scanning
- POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) Algorithms:
- Using ultrasound to answer specific clinical questions in the office or outpatient setting
Discussion of Practical Cases
During the training, the following practical cases were discussed:
- Shortness of Breath in Patients: How to identify the cause using ultrasound
- Leg Edema in Patients: Heart failure, thrombosis, or edema syndrome?
- Back and Abdominal Pain: Preliminary diagnosis using ultrasound
Participant Feedback
Family physician Olena Mysyuk shared her impressions: “We sincerely thank the trainers for the informative session and the knowledge we can now apply in our daily practice.”
Project “Restoring Access to Medical Services”
The mobile medical teams visit the three northern communities of the Zhytomyr region as part of the “Restoring Access to Medical Services in the Communities of the Zhytomyr Region” project. This project is implemented by In Touch Ukraine Foundation with support from USAID – US Agency for International Development, in partnership with Pact under the “Innovations to Overcome the HIV Epidemic” project.
Conclusion
Conducting such training sessions is a crucial step in enhancing the qualifications of family practice physicians, which in turn improves the quality of medical services provided to community residents.
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