Ultrasound diagnostics in solving situational problems in the discipline of clinical pathophysiology

Aim. Тo train future specialists to effectively apply the methods of pathophysiological research (ultrasound diagnostics) in solving situational problems within the course of clinical pathophysiology.Materials and methods. The 2nd and 3rd year students were trained to use stationary and portable ultrasound machines Phillips CX50 and Chison Sonotouch 80. The students were trained to master ultrasound B and M modes, Doppler ultrasonography, as well as elastography of the most common diseases of the endocrine, digestive, and urinary systems. At the first stage, students worked in tandem with the lecture, observing the process of sensor manipulation. At the second stage, each student conducted a study on his or her fellow student.Results. When conducting ultrasound scanning of the hepatoduodenal zone and kidneys, 65% and 55% of students, respectively, failed to obtain an optimal image and to measure anatomical structures during the assigned time interval. Echocardioscopy was established to be the most difficult method to master when solving situational problems within the topic of “Impaired Systemic Circulation”. This task was successfully performed only by 20% of the students. The optimal student-lecturer ratio was established to be 6:1.Conclusion. The use of new ultrasound technologies in the training process is important for forming students’ professional competencies and increasing their motivation.