Online courses

Basic (whole body)

The course is aimed to physicians who treat patients in acute, urgent and critical situations and who are new to focused ultrasonography, or are in the early phase of their learning curve. 
Course length: ≈ 20 hours.

When you have completed the entire course as well as the multiple choice questions, you can request a training certificate.

Technical aspects

  • E-learning user guide
  • Waves and acoustic physics
  • Ultrasound imaging system
  • Operating modes
  • Artefacts in 2D mode
  • Doppler modes
  • Optimization of utilization and settings
  • Probe orientation and manipulation
  • References

Heart

  • Introduction
  • Parasternal long axis view
  • Parasternal short axis view
  • Apical 4 chamber view
  • Subcostal 4 chamber view
  • Inferior vena cava view
  • Hemodynamic assessment
  • Some tips
  • Eye education
  • Clinical cases
  • References

Lung

  • Introduction
  • Semiology
  • Lung presets
  • Interstitial diseases
  • Pleural diseases
  • Thoracocentesis
  • Pneumothorax
  • Consolidations
  • LUS in COVID patients
  • Diaphragmatic function
  • Rib fractures
  • References
  • Clinical case

Abdomen

  • Introduction
  • Perihepatic view
  • Perisplenic view
  • Perivesical view
  • Paracentesis
  • Gallbladder
  • Abdominal aorta
  • Urinary system
  • References

Vessels

  • Jugular vein catheterization
  • Subclavian/axillary venous catheterisation (optional module)
  • Femoral venous catheterization
  • Arterial catheterization
  • Peripheral vein catheterisation
  • Deep venous thrombosis
  • References

Nervous system

  • Lumbar puncture

Skin and musculoskeletal

  • Skin and soft tissues infections
  • Arthrocentesis

Protocols

  • Cardiorespiratory failure
  • E-Fast
  • Clinical cases