Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound

Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course provides participants with a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core ultrasound applications in an emergency setting as outlined in the ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. This unique emergency ultrasound hands-on course/program incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on scanning, featuring a 3:1 ratio with live models and inanimate phantoms.

Topics

• Imaging Fundamentals
• OB-GYN Anatomy/Exam
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• OB Cases & Abortion
• Fundamentals of Needle Guidance
• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
• Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals
• FAST & E-FAST Exam
• Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (FATE)
• Biliary & Renal Colic
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Evaluation of DVT
• Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest and Shock & Hypotension
• Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture, ET
• Training and Credentialing

Objectives

• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency ultrasound examinations.
• State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for system controls.
• Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam) and pneumothorax.
• Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, female pelvis, and adult heart.
• State an algorithm for uses of bedside ultrasound during cardiac arrest, shock, and hypotension
• Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture, and ET placement.
• Demonstrate protocol for focused evaluation of DVT.
• Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, female pelvis, first trimester OB, and ectopic pregnancy.
• Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.