Leicester FUSIC Heart and Lung Course, 16 September 2024

This 1-day course is aimed at complete novices in critical care echo and ultrasound or those wanting to refresh their knowledge. We will cover the basics of Heart and Lung ultrasound and how to apply your finding clinically. The following curricula will be covered:

Approved for FUSIC/FAMUS accreditation and 5 CPD points (RCOA)

Topics covered:

• Introduction to FUSIC Heart and Lung syllabus and knobology
• Sonoanatomy and basic views
• Common pathologies
• Hands-on scanning workshop featuring the latest Bodyworks 'EVE' simulator, human models, and GE Venue PoCUS machines. The models include both normal anatomy and pathology!
• Course quiz and discussion
• FUSIC or FAMUS accreditation – all you need to know!

Taught by expert faculty:

Dr Gary Lau 

Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

BSE accredited FUSIC and FAMUS supervisor, BSE TOE accreditation assessor

Hannah Conway

National FUSIC® Heart Lead

BSE accredited FUSIC and FAMUS supervisor, BSE Level 1 Examiner, fTOE and HD Examiner, Member of FUSIC Committee

Dr Rachel Wong

Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and ECMO

EACVI accredited FUSIC and FAMUS supervisor, EACVI TOE accreditation, fTOE Examiner

Dr Benjamin Shuker 

Senior Registrar in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

FUSIC accredited Heart Mentor and Lung Trainer

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations must be received in writing (or by email) at least two weeks before the start of the event and will be subject to an administration charge of 20% of the course fee. It is regretted that no refunds will be made within two weeks of the course date.

g&h CritCareEcho reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of the registration fee only. g&h CritCareEcho will not be liable for any additional incurred costs (including but not limited to travel, accommodation, visa, etc.).

No liability is assumed by g&h CritCareEcho for changes in programme date, speakers or venue.

Any refund will be made by us to you within 30 days of your cancellation and be paid to you in the same way as you paid for your order.