Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound

Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound -- November 2011

Start Date: 11/16/2011
End Date: 11/18/2011

Advanced Registration: $1,865.00
Regular Registration: $1,905.00
Location: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd., Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
22.25 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s)

*The Advanced Registration fee is honored if payment is made/postmarked 21 days or more prior to the beginning date of the program

A $100.00 late fee will apply if registering less than or equal to 7 Days before the course. Call to register if less than or equal to 7 days from course date.

Objectives & Topics

At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts.
2. Demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound system controls and transducer selection.
3. Recognize normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, thorax (including lung and pneumothorax), upper and lower extremity venous system, and adult heart.
4. Perform routine scan protocols for evaluation of the abdomen, venous system of the lower and upper extremities, thorax (including lung & pneumothorax), and adult heart.
5. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance in the placement of peripheral and central venous lines and arterial catheters.
6. Demonstrate ultrasound applications in the evaluation of the critically ill unstable patient.
7. Explain the use of ultrasound guidance for performing thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis and endotracheal tube placement.
8. Describe image orientation, transducer placement, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound for lung imaging and evaluation of pneumothorax.
9. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret critical care ultrasound examinations.
10. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency and appropriate hospital credentialing has been achieved.

Course Topics:
• Imaging fundamentals/System optimization
• Focused abdominal scan techniques
• FAST exam and pneumothorax
• Case studies: Abdominal
• 2D cardiac views
• Echo and shock
• Pericardial effusion/Tamponade
• Cardiomyopathies
• MI and complications
• Ultrasound-guided vascular access
• Ultrasound-guided procedures: Thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, ET placement, lung
• Venous imaging
• Putting it all together: Case based approach: Cardiac/Abdominal/Vascular/Procedures/Misc.
• Credentialing and reimbursement
• Hands-on sessions: Cardiac/Abdomen/Venous/Procedures/Vascular access (phantoms)

Faculty
Corky Hecht, BA, RT(N), RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Director

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP
Associate Program Director

Theresa Jorgenson RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Coordinator

Christian Butcher, MD, FCCP
Assistant Professor of Medicine

Alexander Levitiv MD, FCCM, RDCS
Professor of Medicine