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Critical Care Ultrasound: Life Support and Sepsis (Orlando)

Critical Care Ultrasound: Life Support and Sepsis (Orlando)

Gain beginner point-of-care ultrasound skills to assist in the management of patients with cardiac arrest and sepsis.

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Gain beginner point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skills to assist in the management of patients with cardiac arrest and sepsis.

This page offers registration options for the in-person course held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

The course includes:

  • 6 hours of ultrasound presentations by subject matter experts
  • 4 hours of hands-on skills training using live models and ultrasound equipment
  • Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound eBook
  • ICU quick reference guide
  • Up to 10 hours of accredited continuing education (ACE) credits and maintenance of certification (MOC) points

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the rational for screening using subcostal views and limited lung views
  • Use critical care ultrasound into the management of patients in cardiac arrest without prolonging no-flow intervals
  • Incorporate qualitative critical care ultrasound into the management of patients with sepsis and septic shock (including COVID-19) based on ultrasound pattern recognition
  • Recognize signs of chronic disease, limitations, and the need for additional ultrasound techniques to support decision-makingVolume AssessmentVolume AssessmentVolume Assessment

This hands-on course focuses on acquisition of a single subcostal cardiac window and limited lung examination. High-fidelity simulation will be used to apply a protocolized approach to managing patients with cardiac arrest during pulse, rhythm, and echocardiography checks. Content includes 100 subcostal pathology clips of patients with septic shock and in-hospital cardiac arrest to demonstrate quick pattern recognition and facilitate interpretation.

Why is the subcostal view so important?

  • The subcostal view alone can provide qualitative information on ventricular function, pericardial effusion, and intravascular volume status.
  • In patients with cardiac arrest, the subcostal view is least likely to interfere with chest compressions.
  • During cardiac arrest secondary to pulseless electrical activity (PEA), the subcostal view can be used to assess the presence of cardiac muscle activity (pseudo-PEA) and underlying reversible causes of PEA.
  • Safe use of the subcostal view during cardiac arrest requires close interaction among team members. A subcostal window can also be used to rapidly recognize various hemodynamic patterns in patients with septic shock, facilitating critical decision-making.

Led by expert faculty, this course uses live models to provide significant experience ensured with a low faculty-to-attendee ratio.

This course is offered as a Critical Care Congress precourse. Stay after the course to further your critical care education. Learn more.

Registration

Choose your preferred date below and sign up online, register by phone, or download and mail the form.
In-Person

Critical Care Ultrasound: Life Support and Sepsis

Friday, February 21, 2025

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, USA

SCCM Members
Rates
By February 21, 2025
Select Member - Physician $1,090
Select Member - Healthcare Professional $900
Professional Member - Physician $1,160
Professional Member - Healthcare Professional and Trainee* $955
Associate Member - Physician $1,295
Associate Member - Healthcare Professional $1,070

* Trainees must be members of SCCM's Sponsored Trainee Program.

Nonmember
Rates
By February 21, 2025
Physician ​$1,365
Healthcare Professional $1,125

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 emailed to support@sccm.org.

Cancellation Policy

Registrants may be eligible for refunds of activities at SCCM’s discretion. If you have not accessed the activity’s materials, have not completed a significant portion of the activity, and/or the content does not meet your needs, you may be eligible for a refund. A registrant’s cancellation of an in-person activity may incur a fee, at SCCM’s discretion. To reschedule an in-person activity, please contact SCCM Customer Service at least 30 days before the activity. If SCCM cannot hold an activity as intended, SCCM shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, or fees related to cancellation of travel and attendance associated with the event.


Agenda

Subject to change.

February 20

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Reception and Badge Pick-Up
February 21
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.Registration
7:00 a.m. – 7:10 a.m.Introduction
7:10 a.m. – 7:25 a.m.Ultrasound Overview
7:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Image Acquisition Introductions
  • Subcostal Cardiac and Inferior Vena Cava Views
  • Introduction to Lung Ultrasound
  • Hemodynamic Phenotypes of Patients With Septic Shock
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Interactive Ultrasound Demonstrations
  • Volume Assessment
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Break
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Interactive Ultrasound Demonstrations
  • Left Ventricular Assessment
  • Right Ventricular Assessment
  • Image Acquisition plus Random Cases
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.Presentations
  • Ultrasound Use in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Orientation to Simulation
11:45 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Team Rotations
  • High-Fidelity Simulation: Code-Plus!
  • Clinical Cases With Report Generation
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Break
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ultrasound Support of Resuscitation for Sepsis and Septic Shock
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Team Rotations
  • High-Fidelity Simulation: Code-Plus!
  • Clinical Cases With Report Generation
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Limitations and Pitfalls

Invited Subject Matter Experts

Subject to change.

Nibras F. Bughrara, MD, FASA, FCCM

Nibras F. Bughrara, MD, FASA, FCCM

Chair

Albany Medical College
Albany, New York, USA

Aliaksei Pustavoitau, MD, MHS, FCCM

Aliaksei Pustavoitau, MD, MHS, FCCM

Chair

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, USA


Included With This Course

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

Focused ultrasound examinations are being used more frequently in the critical care setting because of their rapid, precise detection capabilities. Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition, is a companion guide for new and experienced clinicians seeking to improve ultrasound understanding and skills in the ICU.

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition, is available for separate purchase as well.

Adult ICU Quick Reference Guide

Adult ICU Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide includes valuable resources that highlight some of the most useful bedside tools and algorithms available from SCCM, from Fundamentals training to ultrasound and the Surviving Sepsis Campaign.


Hotel and Travel

SCCM has secured hotel and travel discounts for registrants of Congress and its precourses, including Critical Care Ultrasound.

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Continuing Education

Up to 10 ACE credits and MOC points are available.


Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

Multiple opportunities are available to target your company’s goals and meet your budget when you become a sponsor.

Ultrasound Sponsorship

Find Other Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

For more information, schedule a time to connect with Desiree Ng or contact her by email or phone at +1 847 827-7188.

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