Register What you will learn Course description: This course reviews the use of ultrasound to identify lung and pleural space abnormalities including pleural effusion, pneumothorax, atelectasis, and lung consolidation. Learners will also review the clinical criteria and process for ultrasound guided chest tube insertion and the BLUE protocol (Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency) for acute respiratory failure in critical care. Attendees will have the opportunity to perform lung ultrasound on live models. Currency: USDCourse objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: Review indications for pleural/lung ultrasound Discuss the benefits and limitations of pleural/lung ultrasound Review the sonographic anatomical landmarks of the normal chest Explain the clinical relevance of artifacts associated with lung ultrasound Explain how to assess and semi-quantify pleural effusions Review how to perform thoracentesis with ultrasound guidance Discuss the BLUE protocol for lung assessment in acute respiratory failure Course details Course Code: POC114Delivery method: Peer-to-Peer Workshop Language: English Duration: 2 Hours Course instructor(s) : Philips InstructorCourse disclaimer: The content is for information and education only. The content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full terms of use for this content and this website. Course tabs Schedule/Registration Schedule information is not available RegisterContact us for more information Accreditation Accredited: Accredited American Society of Radiologic Technologists Category A (ASRT) Credit hours: 1.50 hours Accreditation notice: We have a wide variety of courses to accommodate your education needs, from core ultrasound courses to high level peer-to-peer courses. Many of our courses are approved for CEU credit by the ASRT, which have been accepted by ARDMS and ICAEL, ICAVL. However it is the responsibility of the REGISTRANT to assure the ASRT credits are acceptable for his or her purposes. This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a lecture presentation for credit if it was reported in the same biennium. The education programs provided by Philips are NOT eligible for AMA Category 1 CME credits through Philips. The AMA Standards for Commercial Support clearly prohibit any commercial interest from control of CME activities. Limitations consist of (a) Identification of CME needs; (b) Determination of educational objectives; (c) Selection and presentation of content; (d) Selection of all persons and organizations that will be in a position to control the content of the CME; (e) Selection of educational methods; (f) Evaluation of the activity. Audience Course level: AdvancedPrerequisite skills: This course is intended for physicians, advanced sonographers or critical care nurses who want to acquire the technical and cognitive skills required to perform ultrasound of the lung and pleural space. The attendee must be a physician, skilled sonographer or nurse with a background in critical care or emergency medicine. Supportive e-learning can be found at https://www.caeiccu.com/lms Please contact Philips for special pricing on the e-learning/classroom bundle. Brochures/Travel Policy Critical Care Lung Ultrasound View Information Travel Policy View Information
