The ESICM General Intensive Care Ultrasound (GENIUS) course is a comprehensive, learner-centric course which aims to support physicians in achieving the competencies described in the published ESICM guidelines on ultrasound competencies.
The two-day training programme will offer theoretical insights, hands-on learning and case discussions with experts in critical care ultrasound. There will be ample opportunities to discuss and interact with colleagues who share a passion for critical care ultrasound, building learning as well as research networks.
Laura GALARZA MD, Consultant Intensive Care Medicine at General University Hospital Castellón, Spain
Adrian WONG MD, Consultant Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia at King’s College Hospital, United Kingdom
Objectives
Echocardiography: Describe, perform and interpret transthoracic cardiac ultrasound for the recognition and assessment of common conditions and clinical syndromes
Thoracic: Describe, perform and interpret thoracic and pleural ultrasound
Abdominal: Describe, perform and interpret ultrasonographic assessment of the abdomen
Neuro: Describe, perform and interpret basic neuro ultrasonography
Vascular: Describe, perform and interpret basic vascular ultrasonography
Integrate these individual modalities for a holistic assessment of the critically unwell patient
Key Reasons to attend
Up-to-date discussions on the topic
Interactive lectures with lots of hands-on
Opportunities to interact and share experiences among participants and with the team of international experts that will be facilitating the course
Programme Content
Focused ultrasound examination of the heart, lung, abdomen and neuro
Hands-on scanning with expert faculty to consolidate learning
Interactive case-based discussions, pathology quizzes and simulators
Target
Juniors physicians with an ICU background wishing to acquire or improve their core critical care ultrasound core competencies
Senior intensivists seeking a refresher training programme in the field
Accreditation
An application will be made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.