Description
Critical Care Ultrasound Masterclass
An advanced, immersive masterclass in Critical Care Ultrasound and Echocardiography including TOE in the 4th day, designed for clinicians in intensive care and acute medicine. The course covered focused echocardiography, lung, abdominal, and DVT ultrasound. Hands-on scanning sessions on live models and simulators were paired with expert-led case-based discussions and didactic virtual online lectures. Topics also included hemodynamic assessment, integrating findings into clinical decision-making, and supervised practice in ultrasound-guided procedures.
Learning Methods:
• Expert-led lectures
• Small group, hands-on scanning with feedback
• Simulation-based learning
• Peer discussion and case-based interpretation
• Supervised practical skills assessments
Outcomes / Learning Points:
• Improved competence in performing and interpreting point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the ICU
• Developed skills in lung, cardiac, abdominal, and vascular scanning
• Gained confidence in integrating ultrasound findings into management plans
• Understood limitations and governance around ultrasound practice
• Prepared for EDEC accreditation pathways
Evidence:
• Certificate of attendance
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