Interactive Lectures:
Module 1: Introduction to Ultrasound and Knobology

• Understanding the principles and physics of ultrasound imaging

• Mastering ultrasound machine controls: Transducers, Modes, Orientation, and Artifacts

 

Module 2: Cardiovascular Ultrasound

• Parasternal Long, Parasternal Short, Apical 4-Chamber, and Subcostal views of the heart

• Identification of cardiac chambers and valves

• Appreciating Contractility of LV, RV, and assessing chamber size differences

• Qualitative assessment of global LV function (Hyperdynamic, normal, mildly/moderately/severely depressed)

• Identifying pericardial effusions and tamponade

• Volume assessment, Identification of IVC, measuring diameter, and assessing collapsibility

• Identifying the Aorta

 

Module 3: Chest and Pleura Ultrasound

• Identifying the pleural line, rib shadowing, and obtaining views in at least 6 locations bilaterally

• Recognizing Normal Lung Ultrasound patterns: A-lines, B-lines, and C-profile

• Assessing for Pneumonia and Pulmonary Edema

• Identifying lung sliding and using M-mode for "seashore sign" and Pneumothorax assessment

• Detection and assessment of Pleural Effusion, marking sites for Thoracentesis or chest tube placement

 

Module 4: Urological Ultrasound

• Identifying bilateral kidneys and assessing for hydronephrosis

• Assessing bladder distention

 

Module 5: Gastrointestinal Ultrasound

• Identifying Ascites and marking sites for Paracentesis

• Assessing the Gallbladder, gallstones/shadowing, and gallbladder wall thickness for assessing cholecystitis

 

Module 6: Vascular Ultrasound

• Identifying Internal Jugular Vein and Femoral Vein for central venous catheter placement

• Identifying Peripheral Veins for peripheral IV placement

• Identifying Radial Vein for Arterial Line placement or Arterial Blood Gas draw

 

Module 7: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

• Introduction to diagnostic MSK ultrasound

• Localizing entry points for arthrocentesis and/or joint injection

• Identifying Soft Tissue Cellulitis and Abscess

 

Module 8: Volume Status and Resuscitation

• Assessing volume status for resuscitation or diuresis

• Evaluating right and left atrial pressures using Echocardiogram

 

Module 9 (Advanced - Optional):

• Echocardiography: E-Point Septal Separation of MV, calculating LVOT area, LVOT VTI, and ultimately SV/CO/CI

• Vascular assessment for DVT

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Case Studies

Participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, enhancing their ability to integrate POCUS findings into patient management.