Course Venue:
Medical Simulation Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw
3a Pawińskiego Street
02-106 Warsaw, Poland
Course Instructors:

Course Highlights
1. Lung Ultrasound (LUS) – Basic to Intermediate Level**
* Scanning techniques, examination protocols, normal findings and ultrasound artefacts.
* Recognition and interpretation of common pathological findings, including interstitial syndrome, pulmonary congestion, consolidations, pneumothorax and pleural effusion.
* Adult and paediatric applications, with emphasis on age-specific characteristics and differences in clinical interpretation.
2. Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS)
* Fundamentals of point-of-care transthoracic echocardiography.
* Acquisition of basic echocardiographic views and qualitative assessment of cardiac structure and function.
* Recognition of selected abnormalities, clinical applications and limitations of FoCUS.
* Specific considerations in adult and paediatric cardiac ultrasound.
3. Clinical Integration and Case-Based Learning
* Interactive discussions of real-life adult and paediatric clinical cases.
* Integration of LUS and FoCUS findings with clinical assessment, laboratory results and other imaging modalities.
* Application of ultrasound findings to clinical reasoning and decision-making.
4. Ultrasound Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Health
* A dedicated lecture by a physiotherapist on work-related musculoskeletal disorders and prevention.
* Practical guidance on scanning posture, probe handling and workstation setup.
* Individual ergonomic assessment and real-time posture correction during supervised scanning sessions.
5. Final Interactive POCUS Challenge
* An engaging, case-based ultrasound quiz using clinical scenarios, images and video clips.
* Adult and paediatric cases focusing on image interpretation, diagnostic pitfalls and clinical reasoning.
* Interactive discussion and key take-home messages.