GCUS Starting a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program 2021 (VIDEOS) 
Course Summary
The purpose of this activity is to provide learners with knowledge and competence in the use of ultrasound techniques in emergency situations
Target Audience
This internet-enduring material is designed for physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses practicing in the specialty of emergency medicine, critical care, and resuscitation.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:
- Categorize undifferentiated shock via an algorithmic approach
- Identify pneumothorax and interstitial syndrome with lung ultrasound
- Identify the signs of obstructive shock (tamponade & PE)
- Qualitatively assess LV function
- Assess the IVC
- Assess volaemia and fluid responsiveness potential
Program :
Module 1: Introduction & Lung Ultrasound
- Lecture: Introduction & Lung
- Tutorial: Lung
- Tutorial: Pleural Effusions
Module 2: Subcostal and IVC
- Lecture: Subcostal & IVC
- Tutorial: Subcostal View
- Tutorial: Inferior Vena Cava
Module 3: Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
- Lecture: Focused Cardiac
- Tutorial: Parasternal Long Axis View
- Tutorial: Parasternal Short Axis View
- Tutorial: Left Lateral Decubitus Positioning
- Tutorial: Apical Four-Chamber
Module 4: Algorithmic approach to shock
- Lecture: At the Bedside
- Tutorial: Algorithmic Approach to Shock
Module 5: Cases
- Lecture: Case Discussion
- Lecture: Conclusion
