Objectives

To acquire and interpret a complete set of diagnostic quality views to answer the clinical question:

• Is there an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

Expected Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course the attendees should be able to:

• Identify the parameters of safe application of ultrasound and its limitations in medical diagnosis.
• Identify the physical principles, artefacts and the steps for image optimisation while performing ultrasound.
• Practice “hands on” ultrasound scanning skills required to maximise diagnostic ability in answering relevant clinical questions.
• Recognise the sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal structures required to answer common clinical questions.
• Identify and scan the abdominal aorta in long and transverse.
• Record accurate measurements of the aortic diameter in 2 planes.
• Understand the varying ultrasound appearances of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Understand where and how to look for free fluid and secondary signs of a leaking AAA.
• Appreciate the limitations of the ultrasound examination. When is it the operator versus the equipment limitations.
• Confidently integrate the scan findings into your patient management.
• Become a safe, experienced PoCUS practitioner.