- -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.
- -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
