Thoracic ultrasound training programme – part two – Bristol

This two-day course will focus on practical aspects of thoracic ultrasound procedures including demonstrations on volunteers, and discussion and interpretation of clinical cases. Each of the six topics will begin with a short overview with selected key elements and pitfalls.

Following the course, all participants will create a portfolio of 10 TUS scans and review five cases from other participants. Deadlines:

• Submission of the portfolio: 16 July 2024 (23:59 CET)
• Reviewing of five cases: 25 July 2024 (23:59 CET)

Participants who attend the course and complete the post-course requirements will be awarded a certification of completion for part two and will be eligible to proceed to part three of the TUS training programme. Part three will take place on 7 September 2024 at ERS Congress in Vienna. ERS Congress registration is not required to attend OSCE.

The thoracic ultrasound certified training programme is a three-part programme designed to train qualified doctors to independently perform thoracic ultrasound.

Topics

• Basic knobology
• Normal lung and FLUS examination technique
• Chest wall, parietal pleura and related structures
• Effusion, pneumothorax and interstitial syndrome
• Lung consolidation, diaphragm, abdomen and heart
• Invasive procedures

Course format

• Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Hands-on sessions
• Hands-on training
• Q&A sessions
• Case-based training

Please note that all timings are in Central European Time (CET).

CME credits

This course has been accredited with the Mark of Excellence by EBAP (European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology) with 26.5 CME credits.

Pre-requisites

Only successful participants of part one of this training programme can register for this course.