Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training Part 1
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Course Description:
Learn how to obtain and describe the appropriate cardiac imaging windows for the Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) examination to assess the heart and surrounding vascular system. Learn where, when, and how to use Doppler adjuncts to complete a FoCUS assessment. Learn to identify and evaluate unique sonographic characteristics of the heart to assess and obtain actionable measurements for cardiac output and pulmonary artery pressure.
Course Highlights:
SonoSim cloud-based, multimedia, didactic courses are created by leading ultrasound experts, and are internet accessible immediately after purchase, on any device. There are knowledge checks with real-time feedback throughout each course, as well as a Mastery Test that is automatically graded.
The course in this module covers topics including:
• Traditional Echocardiographic Convention
• Ultrasound Imaging Windows for FoCUS
• The Use of Color and Spectral Doppler in FoCUS
• Hemodynamics
• Pulmonary Artery Pressure Measurements
• Case Studies including Cardiac Output and Pulmonary Hypertension
• Tips & Pitfalls in Performing Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS)
