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NeoBUS – Neonatal Bedside Ultrasound - course

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The NeoBUS course is a one-day course that focuses on the practical application of bedside ultrasonography in neonates with a focus on ‘hands-on’ learning. It has been endorsed by The British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS).
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Location

Learning & Research Centre
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom

Attendance fee: £100

RCPCH has approved this activity for CPD in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD Guidelines.

About this course

The aim of the course is to help clinicians develop skills and confidence in bedside ultrasound assessment of the neonate. You will learn how to scan the heart, lungs, and abdomen and how to use ultrasound to identify and place intravenous lines.

Short talks will be followed by workshops helping to familiarise candidates in small group teaching with available techniques and equipment.

You will be scanning babies as well as the BabyWorks Sam manikin. GE Medical Systems Ltd supplies us with ultrasound machines for the course.

Topics covered

  • Basic ultrasound physics and machine orientation
  • Application of ultrasound to identify line tip position
  • Ultrasound guided vascular access
  • Cardiac ultrasound 
  • Lung ultrasound 
  • Abdominal/renal ultrasound

Audience

The course is aimed at neonatal consultants and trainees (who are in speciality training or have an interest in specialty) and advanced neonatal nurse practitioners.

To book or for more information

Please email Dr Amiel Billetop: amiel.billetop@nbt.nhs.uk