Point of Care Ultrasound Training Day (POCUS)
SIM suite - Basildon Hospital
CPD Points : 6
Accredited By : Royal College of Anaesthetists
Topics cover, core principles of ultrasound physics, image optimisation, and machine operation. Clinical applications, bedside cardiac ultrasound for shock and cardiac arrest, lung ultrasound for conditions such as pneumothorax and pulmonary oedema, and the use of ultrasound in trauma through the eFAST examination. There is a focus on ultrasound-guided procedures, including central venous access, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and peripheral nerve blocks, equipping participants with essential procedural skills applicable in high-acuity settings. More
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This full-day, hands-on course provides a comprehensive introduction to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) with a focus on emergency and critical care applications. Designed for healthcare professionals seeking practical ultrasound skills, the program blends foundational theory with real-time scanning practice under expert guidance.
anaesthesia; regional anaesthesia; ultrasound; POCUS
