Table 2 Sessions and topics of Step I of blended learning curriculum
Session | Sessions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound | Utility and scope |
2 | Fundamentals | Ultrasound physics, machine settings, probe selection |
3 | Vascular Access and Diagnostics | Upper extremity vascular access (axillary radial artery, cephalic vein, brachial vein, basilic vein); deep venous thrombosis study; femoral vein and artery access; internal jugular vein access; subclavian vein access |
4 | Chest Ultrasound | Lungs, pleura, diaphragm, airway: clinical applications; related clinical applications and literature |
5 | Abdomen and Retroperitoneum | Evaluation for hemoperitoneum and pneumoperitoneum; great vessels anatomy; kidney; related clinical applications and literature |
6 | Inferior vena cava (IVC) | IVC ultrasound; related clinical applications and literature |
7 | Echocardiography I | Basic echocardiography; related clinical applications and literature |
8 | Echocardiography II | Advanced echocardiography |
9 | Ultrasound Protocols and Clinical Use | Case-based review of ultrasound protocols for clinical applications: central venous access; undifferentiated shock; respiratory failure; pulmonary edema; hemoperitoneum; cardiac arrest |