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NEWCASTLE INTENSIVE CARE ULTRASOUND
FUSIC HEART
25th November 2024
&
FUSIC ICU ULTRASOUND
26th November 2024
REGISTRATION
OPEN
email: info@NICUS.org
FOCUSED INTENSIVE CARE ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
FUSIC - HEART
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Introduction to ultrasound: principles, machines, controls etc
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Basic views for transthoracic echo studies
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Left ventricle: size and systolic function assessment
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Right ventricle: size and systolic function assessment
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The IVC: size, appearance, and variability
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The pericardium and pericardial effusion
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Haemodynamic assessment (fluid, vasopressors, inotropes)
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Live scanning of real models with small group 'hands on' tuition
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Focused intensive care echo (FUSIC HEART) assessment of patients
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FUSIC HEART mentorship, logbook and submission process
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