Join our ultrasound workshop tailored for healthcare professionals working in the ICU/Critical Care environment. 

This hands-on program focuses on practical applications of ultrasound technology, equipping participants with essential skills for real-time patient assessment as well as intervention. 

From cardiac imaging and vascular access to kidney size and optic nerve sheath measurements and more, learn how to optimize ultrasound usage in critical situations, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and improve patient’s safety. 

Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced ultrasound provider, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to elevate your expertise in ultrasound within the intensive care environment.

Ultrasound workshop (Half Day) Programme

07h30 – 08h00              Registration & Coffee

08h05 – 08h10              Welcome and meet the faculty Dave Fredericks

08h10 – 08h20              Physics & Knobology (Short Didactic Lecture) including How to clean probes, sterile covers Dave Fredericks/Dawie Schoeman

08h25 – 08h40              CVC (didactic lecture) Clint Hendrikse

08h45 – 09h05              Cardiac (didactic lecture) Flip Cloete

Next to rotate through various stations (35 min total) 5 min to clean & prep & 30 minutes to do the station.

Instructor will do a short PPT & practical demonstration. (10 minutes) but must allow sufficient time for hands on scanning. Max 5 participants per station

There will be some case based scenarios at each station.

Times to rotate as follows:

09h10 – 09h45

09h50 – 10h25

10h30 – 10h50 (short tea break)

10h55 – 11h30

11h30 – 12h00

12h00 – 12h30

Station 1: CVC – Clint Hendrikse

Station 2: DVT, PE – Sa’ad Lahri

Station 3: Cardiac & IVC – Flip Cloete

Station 4: Kidney (& VExUS) – Dawie Schoeman

Station 5: Optic nerve sheath, optic disc – Elaine Erasmus