Learning & Research Centre, Southmead Hospital
Bristol
S10 5NB
United Kingdom
Fee to attend: £240
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 supply 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 speciality) and advanced neonatal nurse practitioners.
The number of candidates will be limited to 12
Faculty
- Dr Amiel Billetop – Neonatal Consultant, Southmead Hospital (Course Director)
- Dr David Evans - Neonatal Consultant, Southmead Hospital
- Dr Maria Tsakmakis - Neonatal Consultant, Southmead Hospital
- Dr Ramon Fernandez – Neonatal Consultant, Trevor Mann Baby Unit, Brighton
To book or for more information
Please contact Dr Amiel Billetop by email: simspace@nbt.nhs.uk