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In-practice Training
Scanning the emergency patient
Applicable to anyone new to emergency sonography - new graduates, nurses, or sonographers. Scanning the thorax and abdomen in an emergency is a hugely valuable skill to have in practice, and this course introduces the tools and techniques you and your team need to get started.
What we cover
- Patient preparation
- Probe selection
- Image optimisation Essentials - Depth, Frequency, TGC, Focus, Gain, Save image, Save video + Annotation
- POCUS for the Abdomen - 4 locations - DH, SR, CC, SIU
- POCUS for the Thorax - A lines, Glide sign, B lines, DH, CTS, PCS
- Urinary bladder + ultrasound guided cysto
- Pregnancy/pyometra identification
- Liver, Spleen, RK, LK, GI - related to emergencies
Note: the speed at which we progress through these topics depends on the skill level of the clinical team. Ongoing in-house training days can be purchased as required.
What's included?
Practical CPD for up to 5 members of your team
4 hours training with 30 minutes break
Cost £1190 + VAT
CPD certificates provided
Our veterinary specialist
Introducing Caroline Taylor BSc BVetMed PGCert (SAM) MRCVS
Caroline is an experienced first opinion vet, with a passion for ultrasound. She has supported CelticSMR customers for over 5 years with training in ultrasound and loves nothing more than sharing her expertise with vets to enhance their imaging and develop a standardized, repeatable technique for a complete abdominal ultrasound examination. Caroline loves teaching and says ‘I can help you learn a simple approach to your ultrasound machine to perfect image optimisation. As an experienced trainer, I know how to structure your training day to enhance skill acquisition. I love witnessing the transformation in confidence when it all falls into place!’. Merlin, her dog, is an integral part of her team, being a perfect size for abdominal and cardiac scanning.
Frequently asked questions
Do we use our own practice ultrasound machine?
Yes.
It is important to become familiar with machine settings, and this is the benefit of receiving in-house training - you will learn to become familiar with your own machine. If you would prefer to use a higher spec machine or it is not practicable to use your own, we will provide one. We can also provide a cardiac scanning table.
Do we need to provide our own patients?
Yes.
The ideal patient is healthy, lean, well-behaved and can be clipped – normally pets belonging to practice members. We advise against using unwell, painful or fractious patients due to the time involved, and very overweight or large patients as these can be frustrating to learn on. Ideally 3 or 4 patients should be available to rotate between.
How many members of the team can you train?
3
Within a single session we recommend having no more than 3 to maximise hands on experience. We can always come back if you have more people to train, staff turnover or wish to learn more. We hope to build a relationship with you and your team and guide you to becoming great first opinion sonographers.
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