Introduction

What you will learn

In this chapter, we present a brief history of ultrasound and discuss the emerging field of non-traditional sonographers who simultaneously scan and treat their patients at the bedside. This module represents the first step towards an expertise in the sonographic evaluation of pediatric patients. 

• History of ultrasound
• Origins of pediatric ultrasound
• Ultrasound by non-traditional sonographers
• Rationale for point-of-care ultrasound
• Pediatric case challenges