Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Course (Nov 16, 2023)

Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held on Nov 16, 2023 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Overview:
Blended Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the WINFOCUS and ACEP practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading critical care ultrasound experts that incorporate comprehensive online lectures and interactive case presentations with fifteen (15) months of unlimited access, featuring a (1) One Day (6 Hours) of 3:1 faculty to-participant hands-on scanning with live models and phantoms during the all-day scan-only workshop at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The Blended Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Training is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals who need critical care ultrasound training. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands-on scanning is recommended.

Objectives:
• Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Critical care ultrasound examinations
• State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls.
• Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam).
• Demonstrate image orientation, transducer placement, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound evaluation of pneumothorax.
• Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, adult heart, and lower extremity DVT.
• Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound-guided vascular access.
• Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen and adult heart.
• State an algorithm for assessing causes of shock and hypotension using bedside ultrasound.
• Demonstrate protocols for performing thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture.
• Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

Topics :
• Imaging Fundamentals: the Basics
• Abdominal Scan Fundamentals
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta
• Focused Assessment With Sonography in Trauma (Fast)
• Introduction to Lung Ultrasound: the Basics
• Advanced Lung Ultrasound Applications
• Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
• Ultrasound Guided Emergency & Critical Care Procedures
• Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
• Rapid Ultrasound for Shock & Hypotension
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Pericardial Effusions
• Venous Ultrasound for Point of Care Applications
•  Covid-19: General Principles & Us Applications