FAST ULTRASOUND & BASIC ECHO
Did you know that ultrasound is more sensitive in detecting pleural effusion and pneumothorax than radiography?
GOT AN ULTRASOUND MACHINE?
Use it to get critical answers, FAST.
As a participant in this workshop, you’ll learn how to use a standard clinic ultrasound set up to get patient-side ultrasound images of the chest, heart and abdomen. You’ll scan a variety of live volunteer demonstration dogs and be able to appreciate healthy-normal images in the locations where trouble sometimes lurks. You’ll also come away from this workshop with an understanding of abnormal findings, and we’ll share which red flags require intervention straight away.
In veterinary practice, we often need answers in a hurry – either because a patient is crashing, or because we have a million other patients awaiting attention. Sound familiar? FAST ultrasound techniques can help you make good clinical decisions under pressure. To help you get across this, we’ve engaged three experienced and practicing emergency veterinarians to show you how to get thoracic and abdominal images that count.
The FAST abdominal scan
- Rapid screening test for unstable patients & abdominal trauma case
- Investigate free gas or free fluid
- Uncover bladder rupture, bile peritonitis, or septic peritonitis
The FAST thoracic scan
- Rapid screening test for unstable patients, thoracic trauma & respiratory distress
- Less restraint compared with radiographs & requires no sedation
- Uncover pleural fluid, pericardial effusion & pneumothorax
Echocardiogram (echo) basics
- Perform a cardiac FAST scan
- Assessment of the left atrial to aortic ratio (LA:Ao)
- Subjective assessment of cardiac contractility and volume status
Ultrasound-guided thoracocentesis using models
With great teaching, any vet can learn these skills in a day.
Our education team is ready to share FAST ultrasound skills with you. Embrace the quick ‘n’ dirty side of ultrasound to increase your clinical scope, get your first cardiac views, and keep current with diagnostic technology and client expectations.
The workshop is ready …
… just add vets!
Get started with basic echo views and patient-side ultrasound.
Triage & decision making
- Investigate free fluid in the abdomen or thorax
- Identify increased fluid in the interstitial and/or alveolar spaces
- Investigate pneumothorax, pleural effusion & pericardial effusion
- Learn the pitfalls, artefacts & distractors encountered during FAST scans
- Determine the next clinical steps
This workshop is for you if…
You’re managing clinical cases & you want to
- Get answers faster
- Establish rule-ins & rule-outs
- Plan your next diagnostic or treatment steps
WHY JOIN A VETPRAC WORKSHOP?
FIND YOUR CONFIDENCE
Ultrasound is fun! Get equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to start integrating patient-side scanning into your practice.
Social network
This is your tribe. Relax with new friends and spend some quality time with people who understand what you do each day.
ENJOY GREAT FOOD
We’ll make sure you’re nourished with healthy food, sweet treats & caffeine, so you can get on with learning new skills.
Hands on experience
It’s all about time on the tools. We prioritise procedures & scanning practice so you have time to see the skills & do the skills with specialist guidance.
Personalised feedback
As a participant, you’ll get real-time feedback on your scanning techniques & positioning, with the chance to refine your approach with experienced practitioners.
Real-world training
Workshop Schedule
Your Educators
Dr Adam Whitelock
Dr Sarah Purcell
Dr Katie Nash
Dr Sarah Stallard
ONE-TIME INVESTMENT
$1650
PAYMENT PLAN
x 3 monthly payments of $560
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY…
Your Questions Answered
Are group discounts available?
Absolutely! Work together, learn together, we say. If 3 or more participants register from the same clinic under the same booking, you’ll receive a 5% discount at checkout when you book on our website.
Will I get CPD points and a CPD certificate?
Of course! Each participant will receive a CPD certificate via email. We do this after you’ve provided feedback and the workshop is complete.
What kind of learning materials are included?
Generally, you can choose printed course notes, a digital copy on USB, or both. Everyone gets a printed copy of the procedure guide.
What happens if I pay and then later can’t attend?
- Transferring or changing registration from one workshop to another will incur a $50 administration fee.
- Cancellations made up to 45 days prior to the commencement date of the Training Course will incur an administrative fee of 50% of the course investment.
- Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the commencement date of the Training Course are not refundable.
Can I pay in instalments, or do you offer payment plans?
Yes! At VetPrac we are pleased to offer payment plans for our online courses and workshops. We want to make it manageable for you to invest in your professional development.
For more information regarding our payment plans, please do not hesitate to contact Ros at [email protected].
What happens if the workshop is cancelled?
If VetPrac cancels any workshops, we will refund your course fees in full. However, VetPrac will not be responsible for any travel, accommodation or any other expenses incurred by you.
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
Call +61 491 943 260
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
Call +61 491 943 260