Basic Echo in Life Support

Teacher

Keny White

Objectives

On completion of this one-day clinically focused ultrasound program, emergency physicians will:

Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
Describe the limitations and clinical integration of the basic echo in life support examination
Use a systematic approach to conduct cardiac ultrasound assessment of a shocked or arrested patient
Use ultrasound to assess the patient’s fluid status

CME recognition

Course Features

Modules (total) 3
Skill level Novice
Duration (days) 1
Lectures (hours) 2
Scan time (hours) 4.25
Clinician Yes
Zedu redo Yes

Class times

Day 1: 0830 – 1700

Modules

Image optimisation – interactive practical session

Explore system controls
Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
Presets, frequency, depth, focus and gain
How to label the image
How to store and review images

Probe Manipulation

Probe care
Probe moves
Probe grip
Probe and screen orientation
3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs

Basic Echo in Life Support

anatomy of the heart in 3D – an interactive practical
the 4 basic sonographic views of the heart
LV and RV function
Tamponade and PE
Sepsis and hypovolaemia
Volume status
Limitations and pitfalls
Techniques to improve imaging
The role of cardiac ultrasound in advanced life support
Clinical utility and application
Case vignettes

Scanning, scanning and more scanning of real people

CME details

ACEM | This workshop meets ACEM ultrasound guidelines and policies for ECHO. Accreditation pending.

ANZCA | Participants in the ANZCA CPD program can claim attendance under the Knowledge and Skills category ‘Learning sessions’ at 1 credit per hour for the lectures/presentations. Hands on workshops may be claimed under the Knowledge and skills category ‘Short format learning’ at 2 credits per hour.

ASUM | CCPU Units – Basic Echocardiography in Life Support

CICM | Pending

A great training course is only the beginning of your ultrasound learning journey

To help you master ultrasound and lasting change from training we engage you from the outset

Before your course:
There are pre course activities & access to preparatory learning resources to maximise your in-class experience

During your course:

Short, sharp information sessions to provide foundational knowledge and clinical context
Lots of hands-on practical sessions with real people to scan (including for TV and obstetric scans). Our standardised patients models vary in age, size, shape and mobility to make the transition to clinical reality easier.
Case studies led by practising clinicians to demonstrate clinical utility
A variety of different machines to learn on
At the conclusion of your course we’ll lead you to create a skills development action plan, creating a pathway that you can use to apply your newly acquired skills, promote clinical integration and ultimately reach your final objective – ultrasound competency

After your course:
The learning continues

We encourage self-directed learning in the workplace with structured active learning plans
A great selection of free access online medical ultrasound (FoamUS) learning resources
You can subscribe to the weekly wrap – a weekly curation of ultrasound related hot tips and journal articles
Be a part of our community of clever – Join our peer support network with our monthly “Coaching Corner” sessions. Send in your questions, join the live online meeting and have your questions answered.

The Zedu Redo – our commitment to you

We encourage you to refresh your training with us by taking up the opportunity to return within 12 months and do a complimentary redo of this course at no cost (subject to availability)