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