Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the skills and competence to perform point-of-care ultrasound in various critical healthcare settings, including the Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This comprehensive course equips healthcare professionals to handle critical situations effectively and diagnose the most common and life-threatening conditions often encountered in emergency settings. The course is rich in insights, tips, and tricks from experienced faculty and includes over 5 hours of high-quality video content, demonstrations, case studies, and multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
Shock and Hypotension: Comprehensive understanding and management of shock and hypotension cases.
Resuscitation: Techniques and protocols for resuscitation procedures.
Acute Coronary Syndromes: Diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes.
Aortic Dissection and Rupture: Strategies for detecting and responding to aortic dissection and rupture.
Heart Failure: Evaluation and management of heart failure cases.
Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade: Diagnosis and intervention for pericardial effusion and tamponade.
Pneumothorax: Identification and treatment of pneumothorax cases.
Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism.
Pleural Effusion: Understanding and addressing pleural effusion cases.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Detection and management of DVT cases.
Trauma: Evaluation and response to trauma-related injuries.
Abdominal Pain: Assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting with abdominal pain.
Bleeding and Much More: Comprehensive coverage of bleeding disorders and other critical conditions.
Course Chapters:
The course is organized into the following chapters to facilitate structured learning:
Introduction: An introductory section providing an overview of the course’s content and objectives.
Heart: Focusing on cardiac-related emergencies and ultrasound applications.
Lung: Covering respiratory and pulmonary conditions.
Aorta: Exploring aortic-related pathologies and ultrasound techniques.
Pulmonary Embolism – DVT: In-depth coverage of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.
Clinical EFAST in Abdominal Pain: A section dedicated to the Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (EFAST) in abdominal pain scenarios.
Hypotension, Shock, and Syncope: A comprehensive examination of hypotension, shock, and syncope cases.
This course empowers healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to provide critical care in emergency situations, utilizing point-of-care ultrasound as a valuable diagnostic tool.
