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Course Summary
The purpose of this activity is to provide learners with knowledge and competence in the use of ultrasound techniques in emergency situations
Target Audience
This internet-enduring material is designed for physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses practicing in the specialty of emergency medicine, critical care, and resuscitation.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:
- Categorize undifferentiated shock via an algorithmic approach
- Identify pneumothorax and interstitial syndrome with lung ultrasound
- Identify the signs of obstructive shock (tamponade & PE)
- Qualitatively assess LV function
- Assess the IVC
- Assess volaemia and fluid responsiveness potential
Program :Â
Module 1: Introduction & Lung Ultrasound
- Â Lecture: Introduction & Lung
- Â Tutorial: Lung
- Â Tutorial: Pleural Effusions
Module 2: Subcostal and IVC
- Â Lecture: Subcostal & IVC
- Â Tutorial: Subcostal View
- Â Tutorial: Inferior Vena Cava
Module 3: Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
- Â Lecture: Focused Cardiac
- Â Tutorial: Parasternal Long Axis View
- Â Tutorial: Parasternal Short Axis View
- Â Tutorial: Left Lateral Decubitus Positioning
- Â Tutorial: Apical Four-Chamber
Module 4: Algorithmic approach to shock
- Â Lecture: At the Bedside
- Â Tutorial: Algorithmic Approach to Shock
Module 5: Cases
- Â Lecture: Case Discussion
- Â Lecture: Conclusion
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