Neonatology, Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatric Anesthesiology Ultrasound Course

Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8:00 AM - Sunday, November 19, 2017, 5:00 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia


This course is focused on neonatal pediatric critical care and pediatric anesthesia point-of-care ultrasound. It is designed for neonatal, critical care and anesthesia providers with limited or basic knowledge of bedside ultrasonography. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions using live pediatric models and simulation equipment, course attendees will learn ultrasound fundamentals (physics and principles of scanning) and ultrasound scanning techniques pertinent to neonatal and pediatric practice, including: basic procedural guidance (central line placement, arterial access, lumbar puncture, suprapubic tap, etc.); bladder scanning; FAFF (focused assessment of free abdominal fluid); lung evaluation; basic cardiac evaluation; and fluid and cardiac function. The course is being taught by neonatologists, cardiologists, emergency medicine, anesthesiologists and critical care medicine ultrasound experts, and will have a low student-to-teacher ratio of 4-to-1. A limited portion of this course will be devoted to a knowledge and skills assessment exam and a brief discussion of program development and administrative issues with regard to point-of-care ultrasound.

1. Demonstrate core non-procedural ultrasound skills (basic fluid and cardiac function assessment, abdominal ultrasounds, pulmonary ultrasounds and cranial ultrasounds) using bedside ultrasound
2. Demonstrate core procedural ultrasound skills (intravenous line insertion and fluid drainage)
3. Discuss appropriate indication and limitation of bedside ultrasound exam in a neonatal acute care setting

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (42.75 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (14.25 hours)

Hotel Accomodations

Rooms have been reserved at reduced rates at the Sheraton University City. The Sheraton is located in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania’s bustling campus. The Sheraton has convenient access to Center City Philadelphia, Amtrak’s 30th Street Station, I-76 and Philadelphia International Airport. The special rate for a single or double occupancy room is $172 plus a 15.5 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the Sheraton directly at 888-627-7071. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservations. This special room rate will be available until Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. After that date, reservations will be accepted based on space and rate availability.