Day One: Vascular and eFAST
08:00-09:00 Introduction, Physics, Knobology
Students will have an introduction to the course and the use of bedside ultrasound. Essential principles of physics and working an ultrasound machine are also discussed at this time in a manner that is very concise and simplified.
09:00-10:00 DVT
The concern for DVT is commonly evaluated and using a brief approach at the bedside can help confirm the diagnosis as well as increase the suspicion for other diagnoses such as pulmonary embolism. Using a limited exam based on current evidence, this brief exam can be a high yield of information for the clinician.
10:00-11:00 Basic Vascular Access
By understanding how to recognize the differences of veins and arteries, the learner can also develop techniques to rapidly obtain peripheral venous access in a safer manner both for patient and provider.
11:00-12:00 Advanced Vascular Access
Peripheral venous access is only a portion of how to use ultrasound. Central lines and arterial lines are often vital in resuscitation but improved techniques to both recognize and confirm placement without the need for other imaging is a must during a resuscitation. Some of these include visualizing the needle entering the vein, seeing the guide wire in the vein, visualizing the triple lumen in the right atrium, and performing a bubble test.
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
13:00-14:00 Lungs for Pneumothorax and Hemothorax
By understanding the basics of lung sliding, color Doppler, M-Mode, and other modalities a pneumothorax or a hemothorax can be identified at the bedside without the need for x-ray or advanced imaging such as computed tomography allowing for immediate identification and treatment.
14:00-15:00 Basic Cardiac Evaluation
Cardiac exams can be complex, but the basics are needed to help quickly identify cardiac motion in cardiac arrest and to help differentiate certain rhythms. This portions also includes identifying pericardial fluid and signs of cardiac tamponade.
15:00-16:00 Abdominal Exam for Free Fluid
When performing an exam in trauma, it is essential to recognize free fluid in the abdomen and pelvis. Learn the pearls and pitfalls to identifying free fluid during the abdomen and pelvis exam along with other causes besides bleeding in trauma.
16:00-17:00 Comprehensive Review and Summary
This is a concise review of the exams performed, how to apply in clinical practice, implementing ultrasound in daily practice, and a discussion on how to continue improving on these skills. Additional time is also provided for the learner to further practice exams.
Students will have an introduction to the course and the use of bedside ultrasound. Essential principles of physics and working an ultrasound machine are also discussed at this time in a manner that is very concise and simplified.
09:00-10:00 DVT
The concern for DVT is commonly evaluated and using a brief approach at the bedside can help confirm the diagnosis as well as increase the suspicion for other diagnoses such as pulmonary embolism. Using a limited exam based on current evidence, this brief exam can be a high yield of information for the clinician.
10:00-11:00 Basic Vascular Access
By understanding how to recognize the differences of veins and arteries, the learner can also develop techniques to rapidly obtain peripheral venous access in a safer manner both for patient and provider.
11:00-12:00 Advanced Vascular Access
Peripheral venous access is only a portion of how to use ultrasound. Central lines and arterial lines are often vital in resuscitation but improved techniques to both recognize and confirm placement without the need for other imaging is a must during a resuscitation. Some of these include visualizing the needle entering the vein, seeing the guide wire in the vein, visualizing the triple lumen in the right atrium, and performing a bubble test.
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
13:00-14:00 Lungs for Pneumothorax and Hemothorax
By understanding the basics of lung sliding, color Doppler, M-Mode, and other modalities a pneumothorax or a hemothorax can be identified at the bedside without the need for x-ray or advanced imaging such as computed tomography allowing for immediate identification and treatment.
14:00-15:00 Basic Cardiac Evaluation
Cardiac exams can be complex, but the basics are needed to help quickly identify cardiac motion in cardiac arrest and to help differentiate certain rhythms. This portions also includes identifying pericardial fluid and signs of cardiac tamponade.
15:00-16:00 Abdominal Exam for Free Fluid
When performing an exam in trauma, it is essential to recognize free fluid in the abdomen and pelvis. Learn the pearls and pitfalls to identifying free fluid during the abdomen and pelvis exam along with other causes besides bleeding in trauma.
16:00-17:00 Comprehensive Review and Summary
This is a concise review of the exams performed, how to apply in clinical practice, implementing ultrasound in daily practice, and a discussion on how to continue improving on these skills. Additional time is also provided for the learner to further practice exams.