Introduction
Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death in people under the age of 45 (Bloom et al, 2022). In addition, 80% of traumatic injuries are due to blunt force trauma and mortality mostly due to hypovolemic shock (Bloom et al, 2022). In South Africa trauma constitutes 25% of the emergency workload at most public hospitals (Hardcastle et al., 2012).
It remains essential to identify trauma quickly to ensure optimal interventions. The use of ultrasound in general has impacted the evaluation and treatment of patients and eFAST has proven to be easy and effective. This short course aims at upskilling healthcare professionals that encounter trauma patients to utilize the eFAST exam accurately and effectively.
Accreditation
Accredited according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals for 11 CEUs on Level 2. To qualify for a certificate of completion participants need to complete the assessment and attend the practical workshop.
Course Dates
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Place
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Date
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Price
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| Pretoria |
17 May 25 |
R 4 500.00 |
Course Content
Module 1: Basics of Ultrasound Physics
Module 2: Ultrasound orientation, terminology and scanning planes
Module 3: Basic ultrasound Knobology and image optimization
Module 4: eFAST application and uses
Course Design
Comprehensive 1 day Workshop with theory in the morning and practical sessions in the afternoon.
1- Day face to face workshop.
Exit Level Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Relate the basic principles of ultrasound physics whilst performing
the eFAST ultrasound scan.
- Perform an eFAST ultrasound scan effectively.
- Explain the different sonographic appearances of relevant
anatomy, physiology and pathology.
- Diagnose free fluid in the eight regions of the body and
differentiate between normal and abnormal structures.
Who Should Enrol
- Medical practitioners
- Sonographers
- Medical Interns