Perioperative Ultrasound Course
Floor 7, CSTAR Auditorium
To demonstrate the ability to obtain focused transthoracic echocardiography views, in addition to ultrasound views of the lungs, pleura, and airway for utilization in the perioperative setting. Participants will also demonstrate the ability to assess gastric contents and intra-abdominal free fluid. To identify anatomical structures on ultrasound images and demonstrate techniques for optimizing image acquisition. To distinguish between focused perioperative ultrasound findings that are normal and pathological.