Max Valois & Jean-François Lanctôt

Max Valois & Jean-François Lanctôt

Max Valois and Jean-François Lanctôt are colleagues in the ED at Charles-LeMoyne Hospital, and in the ICU at Verdun Hospital in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Max is Adjunct Professor at McGill University and Université de Montréal, and Associate Professor at Université de Sherbrooke.

Jean-François is Adjunct Professor at McGill University, and Professor of Clinical Teaching at Université de Sherbrooke.

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Module 1: Introduction & Lung Ultrasound

• Lecture: Introduction & Lung
• Tutorial: Lung
• Tutorial: Pleural Effusions

Module 2: Subcostal and IVC

• Lecture: Subcostal & IVC
• Tutorial: Subcostal View
• Tutorial: Inferior Vena Cava

Module 3: Focused Cardiac Ultrasound

• Lecture: Focused Cardiac
• Tutorial: Parasternal Long Axis View
• Tutorial: Parasternal Short Axis View
• Tutorial: Left Lateral Decubitus Positioning
• Tutorial: Apical Four-Chamber

Module 4: Algorithmic approach to shock

• Lecture: At the Bedside
• Tutorial: Algorithmic Approach to Shock

Module 5: Cases

• Lecture: Case Discussion
• Lecture: Conclusion

Course Summary

The purpose of this activity is to provide learners with knowledge and competence in the use of ultrasound techniques in emergency situations

Target Audience

This internet-enduring material is designed for physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses practicing in the specialty of emergency medicine, critical care, and resuscitation.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

• Categorize undifferentiated shock via an algorithmic approach
• Identify pneumothorax and interstitial syndrome with lung ultrasound
• Identify the signs of obstructive shock (tamponade & PE)
• Qualitatively assess LV function
• Assess the IVC
• Assess volaemia and fluid responsiveness potential

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