Perioperative Point Of Care UltraSound
Using a case-based discussion, learners will understand how to apply ultrasound in the evaluation and assessment of the following:
- Gastric ultrasound for liquid and solid contents
- Basic cardiac assessment for structure and function
- Intravascular volume assessment using the inferior vena cava
- Lung ultrasound evaluation of edema, pneumothorax, effusion
- Assessment for deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities
- Free fluid in the abdomen
- Evaluation of the bladder volume and integrity
What you are going to learn
A few more words about this course
Throughout this course you will learn about fundamentals of POCUS but also fun terminology such as:
- “Starry sky”
- “Fish mouth”
- “D sign & Doughnut”
- “TAPSE & MAPSE”
- “Ants marching”
- “Beach sand”
- “Bar code”
- ”Lung monster”
Penelope Goddard
Painter, instructor, writer
About
Penelope Goddard began painting at the age of six. She attended the Johnson School of Art at the age of ten and later began studying classical art. At the age of 18 she was accepted at St. Markus Institute of Art on a full scholarship. Her art series have been exhibited in the US Europe.