Critical Care Echocardiography

Are you a medic, a deployed provider, or a clinician working in a resource-limited setting where you face high-stakes clinical decisions without access to advanced imaging? This course is designed to bridge the gap between basic focused ultrasound and the comprehensive cardiac exam you need to confidently manage critically ill patients.

Go beyond a simple ‘eyeball’ assessment and learn to perform rapid, quantitative evaluations at the bedside. In this comprehensive online program, you will master the skills to:

• Accurately Assess Left Ventricular Function: Learn to quickly estimate Ejection Fraction using simple, robust methods like End-Point Septal Separation (EPSS) and Fractional Shortening.
• Diagnose Life-Threatening Conditions: Confidently identify the signs of a massive Pulmonary Embolism by recognising RV dilation, the ‘D-Sign’ of septal flattening, McConnell’s Sign, and a reduced TAPSE.
• Guide Resuscitation: Master the skill of assessing volume status and fluid responsiveness using the IVC collapsibility index, a vital tool in managing all types of shock.
• Master the Essential Views: Gain proficiency in all key cardiac windows, from the Parasternal and Apical views to the crucial Subxiphoid view used during trauma and cardiac arrest.
• Optimize Your Image: Learn the practical art of “knobology” from an expert to get the clearest possible diagnostic images from any machine you encounter.

The core of this course is a brilliant lecture series by Harrison Stein, an expert in emergency and austere medicine who makes complex topics clear and practical. Each module is supported by downloadable handouts, study guides, and quizzes to solidify your knowledge.

Enroll today and transform your clinical practice. Your subscription provides one year of unlimited access to all materials. Gain the confidence to make critical, life-saving decisions when it matters most.