Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course (Sep 11 - 13, 2023)

Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Sep 11 - 13, 2023 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Overview :
Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course Provides Participants a Strong Foundation to Perform the Core Critical Care Ultrasound Applications as Outlined in the Acep and Winfocus Ultrasound Practice Guidelines. These Courses Are Taught by Leading Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Experts That Incorporates Comprehensive Lectures, Interactive Case Presentations, System Optimization, and Needle Guidance Sessions. Extensive Hands-on Scanning Workshops Feature Our Industry Leading 3:1 Faculty to Participant Hands-on Scan Ratio With Live Models and Inanimate Phantoms for Improved Competence to Immediately Integrate the Skills Learned Into Clinical Practice. Each Participant Also Receives Scanning Checklists and a Log of Over 70 Exams Performed to Apply Towards Hospital Credentialing if Needed.

Objectives :
• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency ultrasound examinations.
• State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for system controls.
• Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam) and pneumothorax.
• Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, female pelvis, and adult heart.
• State an algorithm for the uses of bedside ultrasound during cardiac arrest, shock, and hypotension
• Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis,  paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture
• Demonstrate the protocol for focused evaluation of DVT.
• Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, female pelvis, first trimester OB, and ectopic pregnancy.
• Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

Topics :
• Imaging Fundamentals
• Ob-gyn Anatomy/exam
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Ob Cases & Abortion
• Fundamentals of Needle Guidance
• Ultrasound-guided Central Line Access
• Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals
• Fast & E-fast Exams
• Focused 2d Cardiac Exam (F.a.t.e.)
• Abscess and Joint Aspiration (Optional Lecture)
• Biliary & Renal Colic
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm & Case Studies
• Evaluation of Dvt
• Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest and Shock & Hypotension
• Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture