GULFCOAST Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound

OBJECTIVES
-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.

TOPICS
-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

Date of Original Release: 12/3/2020