PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This new, 4-day program, has been developed for Intensive Care specialists interested in ultrasound techniques useful in their specialty.

This intensive program provides participants with tuition in basic physical principles, understanding of sonographic planes, terminology, measurements and probe manipulation skills, along with techniques involved in ultrasound needle guidance. There is an emphasis on the practical aspects of these topics with comprehensive "hands-on" tuition, led by expert sonographers. Low student/tutor ratios ensure comprehensive pratical tuition in a personalised fashion

SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE

• Physical principles & Knobology
• Probe manipulation techniques
• Sonographic appearances & terminology
• Needle guidance techniques
• Vascular scanning techniques
• RUSH Techniques, including:
  • Basic cardiac scanning techniques
  • FAST Techniques
  • IVC scanning
  • Scanning for Pneumothorax
• General abdominal techniques including:
  • Gall bladder
  • Kidneys
  • Uriary bladder

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To provide an overview of the physical principles and artifacts associated with B-Mode. colour & spectral Doppler
2. To provide an understanding of basic system optimisation
3. To review relational anatomy
4. To provide the scanning skills required to maximise technical ability
5. To provide an understanding of protocols required in all examinations discussed