Core Emergency Medicine Ultrasound

Target audience:

All clinicians interested in Point of Care Ultrasound

Aims:

– Establish your skills to deliver a comprehensive POCUS study on the critically ill and trauma patient

– Gain competences in the four core domains of POCUS recommended by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine 2021 guidelines

– Practice the RUSH protocol for the shocked patient, including DVT assessment

– Fascia iliac block training

Pre-course learning:

– Learn at your own pace with our comprehensive e-learning module that will be available one month before the course.

Sessions:

– Small teaching groups (max 3 candidates per group) to maximise scanning time with state-of-the-art US machines

– Expert faculty of Consultants in Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine and Intensive Care

– 6 hrs of hands-on practice on models, high-tech simulators and clinical scenarios

– Skill stations for peripheral vascular, central vein cannulation and fascia iliaca block practice

Post-course mentorship:

Possibility of hiring a Butterfly IQ probe and enrolling onto remote mentorship (REsUS initiative). Info on https://pocusfrimley.org/

Prices:

£ 350 (VAT included)

Course Directors:

Dr Rachel Vivian, Consultant EM

Dr Carlo Arrigo, Consultant EM

To register:

Please e-mail Mrs Roberta Fortunato info@pocusfrimley.com