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 thoracic ultrasound examinations for pneumothorax, pulmonary edema, Lung consolidation, and Covid-19.
• -Outline scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, and 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.
• -Outline 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
• -Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals
• -Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST)
• -Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
• -Thoracic Ultrasound: Basic and Advanced Techniques
• -Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
• -Ultrasound Guided Emergency and Critical Care Procedures
• -Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
• -Echo Evaluation of Pericardial Effusion
• -Rapid Ultrasound for Shock & Hypotension
• -Venous Ultrasound for Point of Care
• -COVID-19: General Principles and Ultrasound Applications

Date of Original Release: 12/3/2020