School of Veterinary Medicine and Science

Hocus Pocus – the Magic of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergencies POCUS

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Dates
      Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Duration 8 hours
Speakers Thomas Hackney BVSc PGCert CertAVP MRCVS
Location School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
Cost

£750

10% discount for online booking

20% discount for alumni

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Overview

An interactive discussion of point of care ultrasound, with a focus on the application of both abdominal and thoracic focused assessment using sonography for trauma as well as lung ultrasound. This will focus on the application of POCUS in all emergency cases, not just those involving trauma, to allow detailed assessment of the cardio-respiratory system. Delegates will then have the opportunity to practice obtaining these skills on live animals and develop a systematic approach allowing for rapid assessment of future cases. 

Topics to be covered 

  • Application of POCUS in the emergency patient using a standardised approach. 
  • Utility of POCUS in monitoring or carrying out procedures in critical patients. 
  • The practical application of POCUS 

Learning objectives

  • Understand the utility of POCUS in veterinary primary care 
  • Be aware of the advanced POCUS techniques 
  • Be able to perform abdominal and thoracic POCUS exams 
  • Be able to interpret abdominal and thoracic POCUS exams 
 

Required delegate attributes

This course is suitable for delegates of any skill level with regards to ultrasonography that have a desire to begin using POCUS in their patients. Delegates who regularly see emergency patients are likely to benefit, particularly those not already engaging with POCUS. 

 

 

Veterinary CPD Education Centre

School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Leicestershire, LE12 5RD

0115 951 6647

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