Basic Pocus Workshop

The BASIC POCUS Program is an intensive hands-on ultrasound training designed for physicians working in emergency medicine, critical care, ICU, anesthesia, and general practice.

The course focuses on practical Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) applications that improve bedside diagnosis, patient assessment, and clinical decision-making in real time.

Participants will receive structured theoretical sessions combined with supervised hands-on scanning practice using real ultrasound machines, volunteers, simulators, and phantom models.

Course Topics:
 

1. Physics & Knobology

Participants will learn:

✔  Ultrasound frequency, resolution & penetration
✔  Probe types and selection
✔  Ultrasound modes and machine settings
✔  Image optimization techniques
✔  Ultrasound artifacts and interpretation
Key Focus:
✔  Building strong foundational ultrasound skills
✔  Understanding machine controls efficiently

2. FAST Examination

Training Includes:

✔  Full trauma ultrasound protocol
✔  Subcostal, hepatorenal, splenorenal & suprapubic views
✔  Positive vs. negative FAST interpretation
✔  Patient positioning techniques
✔  Common pitfalls in trauma scanning
Key Focus:
✔  Rapid trauma assessment
✔  Early internal bleeding detection
 

3. Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

Participants will practice:

✔  Indications and contraindications
✔  In-plane & out-of-plane techniques
✔  Needle tip tracking
✔  Arterial vs venous differentiation
✔  Hands-on cannulation using phantom models
Key Focus:
✔  Safer vascular access
✔  Reduced complications and failed attempts
 

4. Basic ECHO

Covered Topics:

✔  Parasternal long & short axis
✔  Apical 4-chamber view
✔  Subcostal cardiac evaluation
✔  Cardiac effusion assessment
✔  LV function “eyeballing”
✔  Shock assessment basics
Key Focus:
✔  Rapid bedside cardiac assessment
✔  Immediate shock evaluation
 

5. Hepatobiliary Ultrasound

Participants will learn:

✔  Gallbladder stones & sludge detection
✔  Acute cholecystitis signs
✔  Biliary dilatation assessment
✔  Liver pathology basics
Key Focus:
✔  Quick abdominal ultrasound evaluation
✔  Common hepatobiliary emergency findings
 

6. Nerve Block Ultrasound (Basics)

Topics Include:

✔  Principles of nerve block scanning
✔  Upper limb nerve anatomy
✔  Lower limb nerve anatomy
✔  Needle visualization and safety
Key Focus:
✔  Safer regional anesthesia techniques
✔  Ultrasound-guided procedural accuracy
 

7. Renal Ultrasound

Training Covers:

✔  Hydronephrosis assessment
✔  Renal stone indicators
✔  Basic renal pathology screening
Key Focus:
✔  Rapid kidney assessment in emergency settings
 

8. Airway & Lung Ultrasound

Participants will practice:

✔  Pneumonia assessment
✔  Pneumothorax detection

Hands-On Training Features

The practical component includes:

1. Real ultrasound machine practice
2. Live scanning workshops
3. Volunteer-based scanning
4. High-fidelity simulators
5. Phantom models for vascular access
6. Multi-organ scanning sessions
7. Direct supervision by expert instructors

Participants Benefits:

1. Clinical Benefits
2. Faster bedside diagnosis
3. Improved patient management
4. Better emergency response skills
5. Increased diagnostic confidence
6. Enhanced procedural safety
7. Professional Benefits
8. Practical ultrasound competency
9. Career development opportunity
10. High-demand clinical skill
11. Stronger ICU & emergency medicine profile
12. International-standard training exposure
13. Learning Benefits
14. Intensive practical exposure
15. Real clinical scenarios
16. Small-group interactive training
17. Immediate instructor feedback
18. Structured skill-based learning

Key Details:

Date: 24 - 25 September 2026

Venue: Andalusia Shalalt Hospital

Accreditations: AACME