Pre-Congress Course

Hands-On Course of Ultra Sound-Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

Point of care ultrasound gained a very important role in critical patient management. E-FAST is considered to be the basis of Point of care Ultrasound. Focused training of Emergency Surgeons and Physicians in detecting haemoperitoneum, haemothorax and pneumothorax radically modifies the approach to the trauma patient. This Hands-on Course is addressed to Emergency Surgery and Medicine Specialists (max 20) with minimal or no experience in US.

Methods:
Frontal lessons with US videos, hands-on session on live models

Faculty:
F. Abu Zidan (UAE - Course Director)
A. Casamassima (Italy- Course Co-director)
E. Barbosa (Portugal)
M. Ruessler (Germany)
F. Luzzana (Italy)
E. Storti (Italy)

Course Design:
Please click here to download the detailed Course Timetable.

Time:
April 27, 2011

Venue:
San Gerardo Hospital
Via Pergolesi 33
Monza (local coordinator L. Fattori)

Registration Fee:
EUR 150,- (VAT excluded)

Pay to: “Associazione Formazione Trauma”
IBAN: IT 50 S 08440 01601 000000200289
BIC/SWIFT: CRCBIT22
Description of Payment (mandatory):
”HOCUS E-FAST Course ESTES 2011”
(please forward transfer receipt to: casamax@gmail.com)

Info:
e-Mail: casamax (at) gmail.com