An Introduction to Chest Ultrasound for Intensivists

Wednesday 7 March 2012

Churchill House, London

Programme Overview

This one day course is aimed as a basic introduction to the use of chest ultrasound in the intensive care setting. The lecture content of the course will cover the principles of ultrasound physics and machine optimisation, the technique of chest ultrasound, appearances of pleural & lung pathology, indications and technique of pleural aspiration / drainage. The afternoon section will focus on hands-on workshops scanning normal volunteers and ultrasound guided needle technique using phantoms. Pathology will be reviewed in the form of small group teaching using pre-recorded examples.

Programme

Provisional Programme

Who should attend?

This practical is appropriate for Consultant and Trainee Intensivists.

Speakers

Dr James Pilcher

Dr Emma Simpson

Dr Peter MacNaughton

Dr Ashley Miller

Dr Alex Horton

CPD points

Pending 5 CPD Points

Contact

For further information on this meeting please email events@ics.ac.uk or call a member of the team on 0207 280 4350.

Registration

If you are interested in registering for this course please contact Lauren at lauren@ics.ac.uk. Registration paperwork will be sent in reply to e-mail requests only.

Please note: places on this course are limited and will be given on a first come, first served basis.

A place on this course is not guaranteed upon receipt of the registration form unless payment has been received and confirmation has been sent via return e-mail by the ICS.

Delegate Fees

Consultant ICS Member: £210

Consultant Non-Member: £315.00

SAS/Trainee/Nurse/AHP ICS Member: £160.00

SAS/Trainee/Nurse/AHP Non-Member: £210.00

Exhibition and Sponsorship

Coming soon.