ECHO-Guided Life Support Using ultrasound to categorise shock and guide initial management CME VIDEOS
Course Summary
The purpose of this activity is to provide learners with knowledge and competence in the use of ultrasound techniques in emergency situations
Target Audience
This internet-enduring material is designed for physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses practicing in the specialty of emergency medicine, critical care, and resuscitation.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:
Categorize undifferentiated shock via an algorithmic approach
Identify pneumothorax and interstitial syndrome with lung ultrasound
Identify the signs of obstructive shock (tamponade & PE)
Qualitatively assess LV function
Assess the IVC
Assess volaemia and fluid responsiveness potential
Program :
Module 1: Introduction & Lung Ultrasound
Lecture: Introduction & Lung
Tutorial: Lung
Tutorial: Pleural Effusions
Module 2: Subcostal and IVC
Lecture: Subcostal & IVC
Tutorial: Subcostal View
Tutorial: Inferior Vena Cava
Module 3: Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
Lecture: Focused Cardiac
Tutorial: Parasternal Long Axis View
Tutorial: Parasternal Short Axis View
Tutorial: Left Lateral Decubitus Positioning
Tutorial: Apical Four-Chamber
Module 4: Algorithmic approach to shock
Lecture: At the Bedside
Tutorial: Algorithmic Approach to Shock
Module 5: Cases
Lecture: Case Discussion
Lecture: Conclusion