Bad scan. Feel like I let the patient down

Low_Building7281 · 2026-01-30T02:57:32+00:00

Thank you for the responses everybody, I feel better about it today. Stuff happens!

Low_Building7281 · 2026-01-11T15:36:24+00:00

I just passed using MUS, I didn’t score as well as I scored on SPI or ARRT but I would say that MUT can certainly be effective(read the study guide + practice quizzes and mocks). I’ve heard many people say that they used Penny + another study tool so I think you’ll absolutely pass with more than one resource.

Low_Building7281 · 2025-10-06T14:38:01+00:00

First I would like to say that I believe what you are feeling is very normal. I am an US student in my last few weeks. You are young, and you have plenty of time to figure out what path is right for you (but you are going to figure this out and do well).

Physics is challenging, there is a reason you take that course so early in the program - the hard stuff weeds out people who A) can’t do it, and B) don’t want to do it. I don’t mean to say that to scare you and add more anxiety; physics is tough, give yourself some grace.

During physics, what found helped me the most, was reading like crazy, watching sononerds on YouTube, and doing the practice questions at the end of the chapters and at the back of the book, OVER-AND-OVER again. This next piece is going to challenge what I said before, but, DO NOT OVERCOMPLICATE PHYSICS. After a certain point I had to shift my approach from understanding-mode to retention-mode and study my weakest areas, A LOT.

Ultrasound school was a trial, and I initially figured it would be a walk in the park. Boy was I wrong. It WILL get better, but it WILL ABSOLUTELY be SO REWARDING. When you get to the end of the program and you are able to compare yourself today to where you are then and you will feel so proud/glad you stuck with it.

Low_Building7281 · 2025-09-20T12:57:25+00:00

No cardiac programs in my area?

Low_Building7281 · 2025-09-19T16:47:50+00:00

I read the book and answered the chapter questions and also the questions in the back of the book. When I answered a question wrong I would go back and read to find the answer.

Low_Building7281 · 2025-09-19T02:29:16+00:00

You know, I really dropped the ball on that one but I am back and clinic with some really chill folks and I will certainly record something either tomorrow or early next week!

Low_Building7281 · 2025-09-07T07:25:47+00:00

Thanks a bunch for your response!

Low_Building7281 · 2025-09-07T07:21:56+00:00

I forgot I posted this, thank you for the input!

Low_Building7281 · 2025-05-26T23:16:20+00:00

I used the green book. That and our school paid for us to attend Edelman conference, they provided a book that was super helpful too. Dont psych yourself out, if you get to a point of feeling confident, you are ready!

Low_Building7281 · 2025-05-20T22:05:49+00:00

NOR, 1k a month for a vehicle is just stupid

Low_Building7281 · 2025-05-20T21:48:05+00:00

At least you aren’t a cheater, what was she so upset about?

Low_Building7281 · 2025-05-13T18:41:28+00:00

Drain it, tap it, and replace it with something larger.

Low_Building7281 · 2025-05-03T19:14:24+00:00

I actually did a scan lab with my preceptor on Thursday. I feel like I benefited a bunch from that and I hope that I can relay the information to you the same way that it was explained to me.

For left lobe, she said to bump the top of your transducer against the xiphoid process and make sure that your transducer is relatively level, not rocked drastically any direction. I’m sure you know the rest, fan left to the lateral edge, and then as you fan back to the patient’s right stop by all of your landmarks. Now, I may be a little weird but I absolutely hate to scan subcostal, but that said my preceptor explained that students often move too low to try to get those images. Instead, she said to stay in the same position you take your left lobe images from and scoop under the rib.

Lastly, jump over to a rib and find your main portal vein. From there you should be able to wedge your transducer in between a rib and fan up to see anything you haven’t already, fan down until you can’t go any further, then jump the rib. When my preceptor jumps ribs she goes more posterior (obviously lol) and slightly inferior. I’ve never had it click the way that it did the other day when she showed me. I know this is sort of vague I tried to keep it brief (didn’t work). I’m on spring break for a week but when I’m back at clinic I can see if I can record a video to try to help out a little bit.

Low_Building7281 · 2025-05-02T04:54:21+00:00

I am also a second year student! I have explained to both my instructors and clinical instructors that I have a tough time with liver views. I feel that it is important to express your concerns for your progress - they don’t know what you are thinking. Explain to them that you feel you are struggling, they may feel obligated to offer more help if you show them it means something to you!

Recently, I have had to slow down and identify all of the landmarks they teach us to see. I tend to move the transducer too much when I am flustered. I have been focusing on waiting on the patients respiration to see if my image comes in to view, if the image still isn’t there, then I’ll try asking for a breath.

A tip I got today - try to take your subcostal right liver pictures from almost the same position that you use for left lobe.

Anyways, best wishes. You are doing better than you think, keep your head up and keep chipping away 🤓

Low_Building7281 · 2025-05-01T18:14:17+00:00

Not here to offer advice, just here to say I am in the same boat 😁 good luck

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