Full course description
Course Introduction
Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a powerful instrument in the hands of physicians who seek to use an imaging tool to aid in diagnosis and procedural guidance at the bedside. This course highlights real-world cases and uses of POCUS to enhance care by using a case-based delivery format. Each case has its own unique learning points that are emphasized in a short video format at the conclusion of each case. Cases are formatted by exam type and learners can quickly navigate from one case to the next.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the modules, you will be able to:
- Describe how point of care ultrasound can be used in the diagnostic evaluation of patient’s presenting with the following chief complaints: shortness of breath, abdominal pain, pelvic pain in pregnancy, chest pain, soft tissue redness and swelling.
- Analyze how a variety of cardiac findings on point of care ultrasound can assist in determining reversible causes of cardiac arrest and prognosticating on likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation.
- List the advantages of using ultrasound to guide commonly performed hospital based procedures including: paracentesis, thoracentesis and vascular access.
Meet the Instructors
This course was written and reviewed by emergency physicians, clinicians, and faculty affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine including Rob Ferre, Daniel Brenner, Audrey Herbert, Joshua Kaine, Sarah Kennedy, Ben Nti, Jenna Pallansch, Frances Russell, Matt Rutz, Haig Setrakian, Pamela Soriano, and Greg Zahn.
For more information, contact Rob Ferre.