PG16 Thoracic ultrasound for physicians
Postgraduate CourseChairs: N. Maskell (Bristol, United Kingdom), F. Gleeson (Oxford, United Kingdom)
Aims: To understand the basic physics behind ultrasound; to understand how to operate an ultrasound machine and how to get the most from the equipment; to understand the indications, limitations and common pitfalls of thoracic ultrasound; to understand the benefits of day to day use on the respiratory ward and obtain the theoretical part of thoracic ultrasound training laid out in the HERMES.
HERMES syllabus links: D.3.5 Ultrasound
Type of course: Lecture, case and problem based