Learning objectives
- 1Describe the historical development and technological evolution of ultrasound in medicine, including its transition from basic imaging to advanced applications with artificial intelligence, robotics, and nanotechnology.
- 2Identify clinical applications of ultrasound across medical specialties, with focus on anesthesiology, regional nerve blocks, vascular access, airway management, and gastric assessment.
- 3Analyze the integration of ultrasound with artificial intelligence, robotics, and augmented or virtual reality, and how these combinations are transforming diagnostic capabilities and patient care.