Pediatric Anesthesia Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA


This course provides an overview of point of care ultrasound, with a focus on pediatric anesthesia indications for use in the perioperative period. It is designed for providers with limited or basic knowledge of point of care ultrasound. 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 pediatric anesthesia practice, including: basic cardiac, fluid and function, lung, airway, and gastric evaluation, as well as procedural guidance (peripheral and central line placement, neuraxial block). The course is being taught by anesthesia, critical care, cardiology, and emergency medicine ultrasound experts, and will have a low student-to-teacher ratio of 4/5 to 1.

1. Demonstrate how to use ultrasound for peripheral and central line access
2. Properly acquire cardiac images and evaluate for cardiac function and volume status
3. Properly acquire lung images and evaluate for pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and interstitial disease

REGISTRATION FEE — $250
The registration fee includes breakfast, refreshments, lunch, and course materials.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (9.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (9.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, November 2, 2024