PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This new, 3-day program, has been developed for for all thoracic / respiratory / chest physicians interested in ultrasound techniques in the examination of the lungs & pleura.

This intensive program provides participants with tuition in basic physical principles, understanding of sonographic planes, terminology, measurements and probe manipulation skills.

The techniques involved in examining the pleura and using ultrasound needle guidance in thoracocentesis & pleural drainage will be adressed using our new thoracocentesis phantom. 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
• Pleural examination techniques
• Scanning techniques for Pneumothorax

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