Live Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

August 14-15, 2019
Sheraton Grand Hotel
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Learn how to perform and interpret pediatric ultrasound imaging with SCCM’s comprehensive, two-day Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal course. Participants benefit from guided, focused skill stations, and interactive presentations to reinforce key learning points. Extensive faculty coverage ensures a significant hands-on experience for each participant.

Benefits of the ultrasound course include:

Immediate integration of learned skills into your clinical practice
Increased diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency
19.25 continuing medical education credit hours available to physicians and nurses
A review from field experts on the latest strategies in ultrasound image interpretation and diagnostic challenges, as well as new innovations and procedures
High-quality education from prominent faculty, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants and more
A significant hands-on experience, ensured by a five-to-one faculty-to-learner ratio

The registration fee for this course includes a complimentary copy of SCCM’s Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound eBook, a companion guide for clinicians seeking to improve ultrasound understanding and skills in the ICU. The text covers the entire body and encompasses various views and diagnoses the clinicians will encounter at the bedside in both adult and pediatric populations. With full-color images and online video, this book is a must-have for healthcare professionals who are interested in or currently practicing critical care ultrasound.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Overview

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Knobology, Physics and Artifacts

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Vascular Access and Guided Procedures

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST)/Abdominal Examination

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Basic Cardiac Views

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Clinical Cases

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Skill Stations
     FAST/Abdominal Examination
     Knobology
     Vascular and Guided Procedures

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Break

2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Left Ventricular Function

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Thoracic Examination

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Ultrasound in Neonates: Diagnostic
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Administration and Program Development

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Break

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Skill Stations
     Apical Views
     Parasternal Views
     Subcostal Views

Thursday, August 15, 2019

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Questions and Overview

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Skill Stations
     Ask the Expert
     Lung
Ventricular Function

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Break

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Right Ventricular Evaluation and Volume Overload

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Volume Responsiveness

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Approach to Shock and Tamponade

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 a.m.
Lunch and Clinical Cases

12:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Skill Stations
     Putting It Together: Shock
     Volume Assessment
     Ask the Expert

2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Break

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ultrasound in Neonates: Procedural

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Putting It Together: Interactive Cases

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: What's Next?

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ultrasound Clinical Protocols Cases and Approach to Perioperative Child

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Posttest Discussion and Closing Remarks

* Subject to change

View Faculty List and Disclosures.

Registration Fees
Member discount available! Log in to see your member discounted price.

Registration Category	Early Rate (By June 19, 2019)	Advance Rate (By July 17, 2019)	Full Rate (After July 17, 2019)
SCCM Member
Physician - Associate Member	$1,890	$2,080	$2,285
Healthcare Professional - Associate Member	$1,415	$1,555	$1,710
Physician - Professional Member	$1,690	$1,860	$2,045
Healthcare Professional and Fellow* - Professional Member	$1,265	$1,390	$1,530
Physician - Select Member	$1,590	$1,750	$1,925
Healthcare Professional - Select Member	$1,190	$1,310	$1,440
Nonmember
Physician	$1,990	$2,190	$2,410
Healthcare Professional	$1,490	$1,640	$1,805

*Fellows must be a member of SCCM's Sponsored Fellow Program.

Registration Options
Online: Register Now
Phone: +1 847 827-6888
Fax or Mail: Download the Registration Form

Payment Information

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are accepted.
Check or international money order, payable to SCCM, may be used to register via mail only.
Fees must be paid in U.S. funds and checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
For information on paying via wire transfer, please contact SCCM Customer Service at +1 847 827-6888.
Inquiries can be e-mailed to support@sccm.org.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations must be submitted in writing. All cancellations are subject to a $75 nonrefundable processing fee and must be postmarked before July 17, 2019, to be eligible for a refund. Cancellations postmarked after this date will not be refunded. Please allow four weeks to process refunds. Dates for the Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal course are subject to change and/or cancellation. In the event of cancellation, only individual registration fees will be reimbursed.

Hotel Accommodations

Sheraton Grand Chicago
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, Illinois, USA
SCCM rate: $199 single/double occupancy
*Rate does not include applicable taxes.

Daily parking rates: Self-park: $35

Reservations: Make your hotel reservation by July 23, 2019, to receive SCCM’s discounted rate. Visit https://book.passkey.com/e/49812600 or call +888 627-7106 and identify yourself as a participant in SCCM’s 2019 Skills and Review course. Course attendees are encouraged to reserve their rooms early. Reservations made after July 23, 2019, may not receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled check-in time of 4:00 p.m. to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax. An early departure fee may apply.

Travel Arrangements
Course attendees and guests are eligible for a discount of up to 10% off published United Airlines fares. Please reference the offer codes below when booking.

Website: www.united.com
Offer code: 511151

By phone: +1 (800) 426-1122
By e-mail: groupmeetings@united.com

Agreement code: ZFMF
Z code: ZFMF511151

Please note: Booking by phone or e-mail may incur an additional service fee per ticket. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Please allow 24 hours for e-mail requests to be processed.

Car Rental
SCCM has negotiated special car rental rates for course attendes with Hertz. Discounted rates are available for rentals checked out and returned between August 13 and August 18, 2019. To receive the discounted rates, please refer to the information below. Book online.

Website: www.Hertz.com
By phone: 1-800-654-2240 (toll-free) or 1-405-749-4434
CV #: 054W0001

Travel Regulation for International Visitors
Please visit the U.S. Department of State website for the latest information regarding international travel.

Travelers to the United States from Visa Waiver Program countries must go to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization website and complete an application before entering the country by air or sea. If approved, the authorization is valid for two years and can be renewed. Travelers no longer need to complete an I-94W form before each trip to the United States.

The Critical Care Ultrasound courses provide opportunities for sponsors to bring their marketing message and information about their products and services directly to key members of the intensive care/critical care unit team. There are multiple opportunities available to target your company’s goals and meet your budget when you become a Gold, Silver or Bronze Sponsor.

Gold Sponsor - $7,500

6' tabletop (electrical outlet provided)
Preregistration list
Color logo on commercial sponsor signage at the meeting
Acknowledged as a sponsor on the event app
Acknowledged as a sponsor on the registration brochure*
Full page four-color ad in the Congress Program & Exhibits Guide for Winter Conference only (value $5,000)
Banner ad in the Ultrasound event app (separate from the Congress event app)
Acknowledgment at lunches and one break (2 days for Winter, 3 days for Summer)

Silver Sponsor - $5,000

6' tabletop (electrical outlet provided)
Preregistration list
Color logo on commercial sponsor signage at the meeting
Acknowledged as a sponsor on the event app
Acknowledged as a sponsor on the registration brochure*
Full page four-color ad in the Congress Program & Exhibits Guide for Winter Conference only (value $5,000)
Banner ad in the Ultrasound event app (separate from the Congress event app)
Acknowledgment at breakfast and one break

Bronze Sponsor - $2,500

6' tabletop (electrical outlet provided)
Preregistration list
Color logo on commercial sponsor signage at the meeting
Acknowledged as a sponsor on the event app
Acknowledged as a sponsor on the registration brochure*
Half-page horizontal four-color ad in the Congress Special Events & Sessions Brochure for Winter Conference only (value $1,713)
Banner ad in the Ultrasound event app (separate from the Congress event app)

*Applies only if an agreement exists.

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