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ForwardNeonatal and Pediatric Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course
Overview
Needs Statement
Many neonatal and pediatric assessments continue to rely on indirect data and observation as the mainstay of decision-making. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has the potential to significantly improve care in neonatal and pediatric clinical practice by guiding invasive procedures and providing diagnostic data to supplement clinical observation.
Overview
The course will be taught by multi-disciplinary pediatric POCUS experts and will have a low student-to-teacher ratio of 5-to-1. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions using live pediatric models and simulation equipment, course attendees will learn ultrasound fundamentals (physics and principles of image generation) and scanning techniques pertinent to neonatal and pediatric practice. This will include: basic procedural guidance (peripheral vascular access, central line placement, lumbar puncture, etc.); bladder scanning; FAFF (focused assessment for free fluid); lung evaluation; basic cardiac function assessment; and advanced procedures (pericardiocentesis, peritoneal/pleural fluid drainage, etc.).
Target Audience
This program will be of interest to neonatal, pediatric emergency medicine and critical care medicine providers.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate core nonprocedural ultrasound skills (basic cardiac, FAFF, and lung exams) using live pediatric models
- Demonstrate core procedural ultrasound skills (intravenous line insertion and fluid drainage) using simulated skills stations
- Discuss appropriate indications and limitations of POCUS in neonatal and pediatric acute care settings
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Brochure and Agenda_2025 POCUS_Final.docx | 5 MB |
Program
Agenda
LIVE – In-Person - Updated Program
Saturday, April 12th
8:00 am | Registration and Breakfast | Provided |
8:30 am | Welcome and Course Overview | Karena Lawrence |
8:45 am | Physics and Fundamentals of Ultrasonography | Amanda Toney |
9:15 am | Vascular Access and Basic Procedures | Ryan Good |
9:45 am | Introduction to Abdomen (FAST/FAFF) | Daniel Lam |
10:15 am | Lung Ultrasound: Anatomy and Pathology | Monti Sharma |
10:45 am | Break | - |
11:00 am | Hands-on Skills: FAST/FAFF, Vascular Access, Lung | - |
12:30 pm | Lunch | Provided |
1:00 pm | Approach to Lumbar Punctures (LPs) | Wil Corder |
1:20 pm | Umbilical Venous Cannulation in Neonates | Karena Lawrence |
1:45 pm | Cardiac Basics | Sam Lam |
2:15 pm | Break | - |
2:30 pm | Hands-on Skills: Subcostal/IVC, Apical, and Parasternal Views | - |
4:30 pm | Questions/Adjourn | - |
Sunday, April 13th
8:00 am | Breakfast | Provided |
8:30 am | Day 1 Review (15 minutes) | Karena Lawrence |
8:45 am | LV and RV Systolic Function | Thomas Conlon |
9:15 am | Shock and Hypotension | Francis Beauchamp |
9:45 am | Diaphragm | Christie Glau |
10:15 am | Airway, Endotracheal Tube Position, Vocal Cords | Sarah Gitomer |
10:45 am | Break | - |
11:00 am | Hands-on Skills: Shock/Volume, Systolic Function, Airway/Diaphragm | - |
12:30 pm | Lunch | Provided |
1:00pm | Basics of Head US | Wil Corder |
1:20 pm | Approach to POCUS During Resuscitation | Julia Brant |
1:45 pm | Translating Training to Clinical Practice | Panel Session |
2:15 pm | Break | - |
2:30 pm | Hands-on Review: Abdomen, Thorax, Cardiac Cases/Review | - |
4:00 pm | Adjourn | - |
Venue
In-Person at Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora.
Travel
Faculty
Accreditation
Medical:
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other:
Upon completion of the evaluation, a general certificate of attendance will be provided for all other healthcare providers.
The Planning Committee reserves the right to alter the agenda or cancel the conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.
Available Credit
- 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.50 Attendance
- 13.50 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Price
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Payment is required to process your registration. Please see the cancellation policy to support your registration fee and participation within the course timelines to avoid any penalties.
Cancellation Policy: Online refunds may be processed through March 29, 2025 minus a $150 cancellation fee. After this date no refunds will be granted for non-attendance.
Substitutions are permitted prior to the conference without any penalty and prior notification.