Critical Care Outreach POCUS
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training for Critical Care Clinicians and Outreach Teams Managing Deteriorating Patients
Course Overview
Our comprehensive training course on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is specifically tailored for clinicians working with deteriorating patients in critical care settings.
Designed to enhance your diagnostic capabilities and improve patient care, this course covers essential areas including the heart, lungs, abdomen, vascular access, and detection of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Through a combination of lectures, hands-on workshops, and case studies, participants will gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for integrating POCUS into their clinical practice effectively.
Please view our course calendar to see dates for upcoming courses and register for a course.
Critical Care Outreach POCUS Course Objectives
- Develop proficiency in performing and interpreting cardiac ultrasound examinations for the assessment of undifferentiated shock.
- Acquire competency in lung ultrasound techniques for patients in respiratory failure to evaluate for pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pulmonary oedema, and lung consolidations.
- Become familiar with abdominal ultrasound skills for patients with AKI for the identification of hydronephrosis and urine retention.
- Learn techniques for peripheral vascular access using ultrasound guidance.
- Understand the principles and protocols for detecting deep vein thrombosis (DVT) using ultrasound imaging, including lower extremity venous assessment.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for critical care physicians, intensivists, emergency medicine physicians, critical care outreach nurses, ICU nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals working in acute care settings with deteriorating patients.
Duration
The practical, in-person element of the course is typically conducted over one day, with approximately 6 hours of pre-course learning to be completed prior to this practical session. This allows participants to engage fully with the curriculum and develop proficiency in point-of-care ultrasound techniques.
Join Us – 10th October 2024:
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your diagnostic skills and improve patient outcomes with our comprehensive point-of-care ultrasound training course. Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey towards excellence in critical care ultrasound.
Course Fee: £200
Thames Lido,
Napier Road,
Reading, RG1 8FR
Please view our course calendar to see dates for upcoming courses and register for a course.