This course reviews the clinical indication for ultrasound use in traumatic injury, the appropriate sonographic views in the FAST protocol, and normal and abnormal sonographic findings. Ultrasound views discussed include: the right sided Morrison’s pouch, the left perisplenic view, imaging of...POC112
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 (...POC114
This course reviews the central venous anatomy including femoral, jugular, and subclavian veins. Attendees will also review ultrasound protocol for imaging and identification of the central veins before, during and after needle insertion. Technical approach and pitfalls are also discussed. ...POC110
This course will review the anatomy and sonographic appearance of the upper extremity peripheral veins often used for vascular access. Attendees will review the steps in performing ultrasound guided vascular access for intravenous (IV) cannulation. Using vascular access phantoms, attendees will...POC116
This comprehensive one-day course focuses on an introduction to the use of point of care ultrasound. Philips recognizes that every clinical practice is unique and the need for tailored education to address a wide range of clinical challenges. With this in mind, this course has been designed to...POC218
