About this course
This two-day immersive course in focused cardiac and pulmonary ultrasound is meticulously crafted by faculty comprising experts with core FUSIC, BSE, and ESC qualifications. It is designed to develop competency in point-of-care ultrasound relevant to critical care, anaesthesia, and emergency medicine practice.
Day one delivers comprehensive theoretical foundations via online lectures covering: physics and machine/image optimization, sonoanatomy, ultrasound modalities (2D and M-mode), basic measurements, haemodynamic assessment, clinical scenarios encountered in intensive care, echo report writing, and a detailed walkthrough of the FUSIC process to guide trainees toward obtaining full core FUSIC qualifications. Topics include LV and RV assessment, pericardial and pleural effusion evaluation, IVC assessment, lung ultrasound artefacts and scanning protocols, pleural effusion and pneumothorax recognition, interstitial syndrome, and diaphragm assessment. The day incorporates clinical case discussions and MCQ practice.
On day two, delegates engage in hands-on practical ultrasound scanning in small groups (four or fewer per workstation). Led by experienced faculty, these supervised sessions reinforce theoretical concepts through real scanning experience on models and volunteers. The practical day covers FUSIC Heart and Lung scanning protocols with demonstration, multiple workshop stations with 30-minute rotations, integrated case-based learning, and final consolidated scanning stations to bring together the full FUSIC Heart and Lung protocols.
- Two-day hybrid format: online theoretical teaching (day 1) + in-person practical scanning (day 2)
- Faculty expertise in cardiac anaesthesia, critical care science, and emergency medicine
- Small-group practical sessions (≤4 delegates per workstation) for personalized guidance
- FUSIC-aligned curriculum guiding trainees toward core FUSIC certification
- Comprehensive coverage of cardiac and pulmonary assessment relevant to critical care
- Immediate clinical application in ICU, theatres, and emergency departments
