Omschrijving (Engelstalige cursus):

DEUS partners with EGLS to exclusively provide this internationally renowned point-of-care acute ultrasound course in the Benelux. This course is designed so that participants can spend as much time as possible practicing the techniques demonstrated in the theoretical sections. The 1:4 instructor-to-participant ratio encourages interaction between participants and instructors, thus facilitating learning.The course aims to introduce participants to the ultrasound approach of the hemodynamically unstable patient. This course is aimed at two audiences: medical providers who are knowledgeable about ultrasound and want to consolidate their knowledge, and novices who would like to be introduced to it.

Leerdoel:

The course aims to introduce participants to the ultrasound approach of the hemodynamically unstable patient. This course is aimed at two audiences: medical providers who are knowledgeable about ultrasound and want to consolidate their knowledge, and novices who would like to be introduced to it.

De cursist wordt geacht de volgende doelen te behalen met de cursus:

• Categorize undifferentiated shock via an algorithmic approach;
• Identify pneumothorax and interstitial syndrome with lung ultrasound;
• Identify the signs of obstructive shock (tamponade, pulmonary embolism);
• Qualitatively assess left ventricular function;
• Assess the inferior vena cava;
• Assess volemia and fluid responsiveness potential.