Neonatal and Pediatric Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course

Aurora, CO US
April 12, 2025 to April 13, 2025

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
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 13.50 Attendance
    • 13.50 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
12/03/2024
Course expires: 
04/27/2025
Event starts: 
04/12/2025 - 8:00am MDT
Event ends: 
04/13/2025 - 4:30pm MDT
Cost:
$1,100.00
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Saturday April 12Agenda
8:00 AM8:30 AMAttendance Check-In and Breakfast

2nd Floor Conference Center
8:30 AM8:45 AMWelcome and Course Overview
Karena Lawrence, MD
8:45 AM9:15 AMPhysics and Fundamentals of Ultrasonography
Amanda Toney, MD
9:15 AM9:45 AMVascular Access and Basic Procedures
Ryan Good, MD
9:45 AM10:15 AMIntroduction to FAST/FAFF
Julia Brant, MD
10:15 AM10:45 AMLung Ultrasound: Anatomy and Pathology
Monti Sharma, MD
10:45 AM11:00 AMBreak
 
11:00 AM12:30 PMHands-On Skills: FAST/FAFF, Vascular Access, Lung
 
12:30 PM1:00 PMLunch (Provided)
 
1:00 PM1:20 PMApproach to Lumbar Punctures
 
1:20 PM1:45 PMUmbilical Venous Cannulation in Neonates
Karena Lawrence, MD
1:45 PM2:15 PMCardiac Views
 
2:15 PM2:30 PMBreak
 
2:30 PM4:30 PMHands-On Skills: Subcostal/IVC/Apical and Pasternal Views
 
4:30 PM4:45 PMQuestions and Answers - Adjourn
 

 

Sunday April 13Agenda
8:00 AM8:30 AMAttendance Check-In and Breakfast

2nd Floor Conference Center
8:30 AM8:45 AMDay One Review
 
8:45 AM9:15 AMLV and RV Systolic Function
 
9:15 AM9:45 AMShock and Hypotension
Thomas Conlon, MD
9:45 AM10:15 AMApproach to POCUS during resuscitation/RUSH/SAFE-R
 
10:15 AM10:45 AMAirway, ETT position, Vocal Cords
Sarah Gitomer, MD
10:45 AM11:00 AMBreak
 
11:00 AM12:30 PMHands-On Skills: Shock/Volume, Systolic Function, Airway
 
12:30 PM1:00 PMLunch (Provided)
 
1:00 PM1:30 PMTranslating Training to Clinical Practice
Panel Session
1:30 PM1:45 PMBreak
 
1:45 PM4:00 PMHands-on Review: Abdomen, Thorax, Cardiac
 
4:00 PM4:15 PMAdjourn
 

 

Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
United States

In-Person at Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora.

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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™

Price

Cost:
$1,100.00
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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.