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Dear Colleague, we are pleased to announce an introductory course in pre-hospital emergency ultrasound.

A one day course covering principles of ultrasound physics, scanner technology, scanning protocols, evidence based scanning and hands on practice.
The course is run by faculty from Imperial College London and anaesthetic and emergency doctors.
There will be demonstrations on how to perform scans as well as extensive opportunities to practice scanning over a full practical day.

   
   
   
   
 
     
  10 am Welcome
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  10.15 - Ultrasound physics, scanner technology and image optimization
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  11.00 E-FAST Scan protocol
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  11.15: Practical: FAST scan scenario
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  12.00: Emergency Echocardiography protocol
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  12.15: Practical: Emergency echo scenario
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  1.00 lunch
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  2.15: Practical: AAA scenario
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  2.00: Aorta Scan protocol
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  3.00 DVT Scan protocol
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  3.15: Practical: DVT scanario
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  4.00 Course test (self marked multiple choice)
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  5.00 close
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The course will allow you to utilise the increasingly available duplex ultrasound. It will allow you to make rapid diagnosis of the pathology and allow to speedy and appropriate treatment to be instigated for conditions including:

  • Focussed Abdominal Sonography for Trauma (FAST)
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Pneumothorax/ Haemothorax
  • Septal wall akinesia
  • Deep vein thrombosis

Who will the course benefit:

  • Emergency Physicians
  • Emergency Medical Technicians
  • Paramedics
  • Surgeons and physicians involved in emergency care in the pre-hospital setting

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Accommodation can be arranged.

 
 
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  Dates: 21nd January 2010

Venue: Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS
Email:
course@axiomultrasound.com
 
   
     
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