Ultrasound guided procedures workshop
Instructors: Anka Nika, Alexandru Carâp, Roxana Radu, Roxana Crăciun and Alex Rusin (Romania)
max 15 participants
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE, PAYMENT OF THE CONGRESS FEE IS MANDATORY – NO ADDITIONAL COSTS
Description:
Ultrasound guidance is increasingly used for a variety of procedures in emergency departments, operating rooms and intensive care units. From placing IV catheters to biopsies and peripheral nerve blocks, ultrasound makes these procedures safer and increases their success rate.
The workshop has the following learning objectives:
- familiarizing participants with the basic ultrasound equipment used for ultrasound-guided procedures
- needle tracing using ultrasound
- performing safe needle access in vascular structures
- performing safe ultrasound-guided cavity drainage
- performing safe ultrasound-guided biopsies
The workshop focuses heavily on the practical part. After a short introduction participants will go through guided exercises that will gradually enhance their skills. Tutors will observe and guide the participants and expose them to different procedures and different ultrasound machines and settings. The formula of this workshop has been tested in local and European meetings and provides a high degree of skill acquisition and gives participants the knowledge and confidence to start using ultrasound in their daily practice.
POCUS, Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Instructor: Dragan Vasin, Serbia
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE,
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE, PAYMENT OF THE CONGRESS FEE IS MANDATORY – NO ADDITIONAL COSTS
Description:
Brings portable ultrasound technology directly to the patient’s bedside. It provides real-time visualization of anatomical structures, aiding clinicians in making immediate assessments and informed treatment decisions.
Training to perform Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) involves several key components:
1. Basic Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
Understanding the principles of ultrasound, including how sound waves interact with tissues. Familiarity with the operation of ultrasound machines and settings.
2. Clinical Applications
Learning the specific clinical scenarios where POCUS can be applied, such as:
Abdominal evaluation (FAST exam for trauma)
Pulmonary assessment (detecting pleural effusions)
3. Hands-On Training
Supervised scanning on volunteers or patients.
Real-time feedback from experienced practitioners.
4. Certification and Continuing Education
5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Training often emphasizes the importance of collaboration with radiologists and specialists to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
By completing these training components, doctors can effectively incorporate POCUS into their clinical practice, enhancing patient assessment and management.