Introductory
Ultrasound for Anaesthetists - 2 day course
AU$1500
including GST
ANZCA CPD approval No. 1318.
(Category 1/Level 1: 1 credit per hour; Category 3/Level 2:
3 credits per hour)
Introductory Ultrasound
for Anaesthetists (IUSA) courses will be delivered
in 1/3 theory and 2/3 practical sessions
The UTS IUSA courses are designed
as an introduction to needle guidance techniques in vascular
access and nerve block techniques. This course is particularly
suitable for registrars.
The VAUW course is overseen by
Dr. Elizabeth Prentice, consultant
anaesthetist.
Course objectives
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Provide a brief introduction
or revision of the basic principles of ultrasound, knobology,
artifacts and image optimisation
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Gain experience in navigating
the ultrasound system and its features
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Provide an introduction
to procedural applications of ultrasound including peripheral
nerve blocks - brachial plexus, sciatic and femoral nerve
blocks
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Demonstrate basic practical
proficiency in vascular access - both central and peripheral
- through experience gained in the use of ultrasound phantoms
Course dates 2010
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IUSA 0521 | 21 May - 22
May - course closed
fully subscribed
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IUSA 0813 | 13 August - 14 August - enrolments close
30 July 2010
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IUSA 1029 | 29 October - 30 October - enrolments close
15 October 2010
| Introductory
Ultrasound for Anaesthetists Program |
| Day 1 |
Basic physics, instrumentation,
knobology, artifacts and image optimisation
Needle guidance technique
Practical session
- vascular access using ultrasound phantoms
Practical session - vascular and nerve
anatomy |
| Day 2 |
Procedural
applications and basic nerve blocks
Practical session
- brachial plexus nerve blocks
Practical session - femoral, sciatic
and TAP blocks |
Ultrasound Equipment is sponsored by:
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