Point-of-care ultrasound in undifferentiated shock (vet)

Study whole-body ultrasonography for diagnosis and management of the critically ill animals. Expert board-certified emergency and critical care veterinary specialist will provide comprehensive online training in protocol-driven image acquisition and case-based image interpretation. Study an algorithmic approach to the ultrasound evaluation of hemodynamically unstable veterinary patients.

Course Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to:

§ Discuss the knowledge base required to perform whole-body ultrasonography in critically ill hemodynamically unstable veterinary patients (dogs and cats).

§ Discuss an existing ultrasound protocol for the diagnosis and management of critically ill patients.

§ Develop a management strategy for patients with shock using a whole-body ultrasound approach.

§ Interpret ultrasound images of the heart, caudal vena cava, and thorax.

Curriculum

Lesson 1: Introduction to the course and overview of the RUSH examination

Lesson 2: Assessment of the LV function

Lesson 3: Fractional shortening and EPSS

Lesson 4: Assessment of the RV function

Lesson 5: Assessment of the tank (effective circulating volume)

Lesson 6: Summary of Rapid Ultrasound in Shock