Discover the transformative role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in cardiac emergencies. This webinar dives into essential applications of POCUS for identifying reversible causes during ACLS, utilizing focused protocols like FoCUS and RUSH, and assessing heart function and cardiac standstill. Gain practical insights into training emergency physicians in cardiac ultrasound and using POCUS to guide treatment and monitor recovery. Learn how to identify and manage heart changes in sepsis with POCUS, empowering you to make critical, life-saving decisions in real time. Perfect for emergency medicine professionals, intensivists, and educators seeking to enhance their clinical practice.

Objectives

  • Explore the role of POCUS in ACLS, focusing on protocols like FoCUS and RUSH to identify reversible causes and assess cardiac function.
  • Use POCUS to guide treatments and manage heart changes in sepsis.
  • Explore strategies for teaching and integrating POCUS in emergency care.

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CE Credit

SIIM has approved this activity for 1.0 hours of SIIM IIP Credits towards certification and re-certification by the American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII).

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DATE

Jan 31, 2025

Credit Amount

1.0

Credit Type

IIP

Non-Member Cost

$30

Member Cost

$0

Delivery Type

  • On-Demand

Audience Type

  • Imaging IT
  • Physician
  • Physicist
  • Student Member in Training (SMIT)

Rachel Liu, BAO, MBBCh, FACEP, FAIUM

Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

Yale University

Michael Lanspa, MD

Director Critical Care Echocardiography Service

Intermountain Medical Center

Michael Toland

Senior Director & IT Site Executive

University of Maryland Medical System

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