Hosted by a team of consultants and sonographers spearheading echocardiography teaching in Australia’s first and only cardiac emergency department, this workshop explores all aspects of Focused Echocardiography in the emergency department. During a three-hour session of interactive learning, demonstration and practicing echocardiography performed in the ED:
The workshop will cover:
- Basic cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Probe movements and manipulation
- Standard views
- Common pathology
- Management of acute cardiac pathology
There will also be practical stations hosted by clinicians and sonographers practically applying tips, tricks and troubleshooting methods to Focused Echo in Life support.
Troubleshooting suboptimal views
- Knobology
- Tips to patient positioning
- Tips to obtaining on axis views
- Tips to viewing the IVC
CPD: Educational Activities (EA) – 3.5 hours
