Point-of-Care Ultrasound Essentials Course
Join us for an 9-hour day full of ultrasound education focusing on the essentials of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). In this course we cover important concepts that will help you begin to confidently incorporate POCUS into clinical decision making. 3 hours of hands-on scanning time with our experts with a 4:1 student to instructor ratio included. This course is limited to 20 attendees so sign up asap!
When:
Tuesday March 5th, 2024
Where:
The Sono Lab - San Diego, CA
Lunch and refreshments will be served!
Course Agenda
MSK & Soft Tissue Ultrasound
Basic evaluation of tendons, and fracture/dislocation identification
Differentiate abscess versus cellulitis
Foreign body identification
Joints & Joint Injections
High yield evaluation and injection techniques of key joints
Essential Cardiac Ultrasound
Understanding the essential cardiac views
Estimate left ventricular function
Evaluate for pericardial effusion
Estimate CVP using the inferior vena cava
Basic Lung Ultrasound
Evaluate for pneumothorax
Evaluate for pulmonary edema
Evaluate for pleural effusion
Procedural Guidance & Vascular Access
Understand utilization of ultrasound for vascular access and common procedures such as incision & drainage, thoracentesis, and paracentesis
Ultrasound Question Bank
Registration for the course includes a free POCUS question bank in collaboration with Core Ultrasound! The question bank is a great way to help you solidify your image interpretation skills! The question bank has over 3600 clips for you to use for training and development of pattern recognition. Learn more here.