Basic modules
Module 1.
EFAST
Essential of US in Trauma, the easiest way to approach US Practice on healthy models
FAST and EFAST protocols
- Free fluid in abdomen, thorax, pericardium
- Basic lung US
Module 2.
Diagnostic US in Emergency Dept
Common problems and syndromes that require a quick assessment Practice on healthy models and phantoms
Aorta
- Gallbladder and biliary tree
- Kidney and urinary tract
- DVT (CUS)
- Fractures
- Soft tissue infections and collections
Advanced modules
Module 3.
Interventional US
Interventional US-guided maneuvers in the acute patient. Practice on phantoms
Venous cannulation (central and periferal)
- Thoracentesis
- Diagnostic peritoneal aspiration (DPA)
- Cholecistostomy
- Suprapubic cystostomy
- Abscesses and collections drainage
- Monitoring of pneumothorax aspiration
Module 4.
Advanced Visceral US in Acute Abdomen
Acquiring confidence in hollow viscus US for many acute conditions/US-driven protocols Practice on healthy models and phantoms
Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Hernias
- Bowel ischemia
- IBD