Echocardiography in Acute Care

The Fate Protocol - and more...

This course is designed for doctors involved in the care of acutely ill patients who wish to develop focussed echocardiography skills.

 

Topics covered will include basic assessment of cardiac size and function, valvular disease and the presence of pericardial and pleural effusions.

 

The course is structured with a mix of lectures, case studies and the opportunity for small group hands-on scanning of volunteers and interactive case studies to assess.

 

Faculty includes two specialist consultant echocardiologists. Both are current or recent members of BSE council.

 

A certificate of completion of the course is provided. 

 

Pre course reading will be provided.

 

Download the lectures online after the course