Maering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultsound
Led POCUS-certified experts and renowned intaionalnt-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in obstetric care.
Course Overview
Mastering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is an intensive half-day course that offers expert-led lectures and live demonstrations. Focused on the practical applications of ultrasound in maternity care, this course covers advanced assessment techniques for evaluating cardiac function, lung pathology, the inferior vena cava (IVC), and lower extremities during pregnancy. Critical maternal scenarios such as hypertensive emergencies and cardiac arrest will also be addressed. Participants will also gain insights into the pathways for integrating POCUS training and credentialing in obstetric practice. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to effectively integrate POCUS into their clinical practice, enhancing maternal care at the bedside.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in or interested in maternal critical care, including:
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OB/GYN Physicians
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Obstetric Anesthesiologists
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Critical Care/Intensivists
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Emergency Medicine Physicians
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Residents and Fellows
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Sonographers
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Nurse Practitioners
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Physician Associates
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Other healthcare professionals involved in maternal care
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
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Describe the role and utility of POCUS in obstetric care, covering cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal applications.
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Interpret key ultrasound findings relevant to maternal emergencies, including hypertensive disorders, cardiac arrest, and respiratory distress.
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Identify educational pathways and best practices for integrating POCUS training and credentialing into obstetric practice.
Course Agenda (All times are in Eastern Time)
8:00 AM – 8:10 AM
Introduction of Faculty, Course Overview and Objectives
Presenters: Megha Gupta, MD, MS and Amir Shamshirsaz, MD
8:10 AM – 8:30 AM
Why POCUS in Obstetrics? It’s About Time
Presenter: Carolyn Zelop, MD, FAHA
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM
Basic Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in Pregnancy
Presenter: Hatem Soliman, MD
8:50 AM – 9:10 AM
Lung Ultrasound: What Every Obstetrician Needs to Know
Presenter: Luna Gargani, MD, PhD
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
Assessment of IVC in Pregnancy
Presenter: Adrian Wong, MD
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Abdominal and Lower Extremities Doppler
Presenter: Megha Gupta, MD, MS
9:50 AM – 10:15 AM
Live Q&A with Faculty
Presenters: Carolyn Zelop, MD, FAHA, Hatem Soliman, MD, Luna Gargani, MD, PhD, Adrian Wong, MD, Megha Gupta, MD, MS
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Obstetrics POCUS in the Emergency Department
Presenter: Hamid Shokoohi, MD
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
The Role of POCUS in Maternal Cardiac Arrest
Presenter: Marie-Louise Meng, MD
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
How I Use POCUS for Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Presenter: Jerome Cornette, MD, PhD
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Education in POCUS and Credentialing Pathway
Presenter: Nilam Soni, MD, MS
11:50 AM – 12:15 PM
Live Q&A with Faculty
Presenters: Hamid Shokoohi, MD, Marie-Louise Meng, MD, Jerome Cornette, MD, PhD, Nilam Soni, MD, MS
12:15 PM – 12:50 PM
Live Demonstration
Presenters: Megha Gupta, MD, MS and Amir Shamshirsaz, MD
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Wrap-up
1:00 PM
Adjourn
