Module 2: Cardiac POCUS

Learning Objectives

• Acquire the following basic cardiac POCUS views
  • Parasternal Long Axis View (PLX)
  • Parasternal Short Axis View (PSX)
  • Apical 4 Chamber View (A4C)
  • Subcostal (SC)
  • Inferior Vena Cava View (IVC)
• Identify the gross anatomy within each POCUS view
• Identify and interpret common cardiac POCUS pathologies
• Identify and interpret relevant cardiac POCUS pathologies for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 (from the American Society of Echocardiography Statement on POCUS during the COVID-19 pandemic)
• Understand relevant surface anatomy to the focused cardiac examination
• Utilize proper probe preparation, technique, and hygiene

Prerequisite

Successful completion of Module 1 by obtaining a minimum grade of 80% on the Module 1 Quiz.

Assessments

There will be one assessment at the end of the module consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. A minimum grade of 80% is required to pass the quiz, and to progress to the next module. A time limit of up to 30 minutes will be given to complete the quiz, and up to 3 attempts will be given to achieve the 80% minimum grade. You will have access to the correct answers following the quiz. A POCUS certificate will be issued to students who have successfully achieved a minimum of 80% on each of the quizzes following the three modules.

Disclaimer

The goal of this module is to provide accelerated e-learning of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) with clinically relevant use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

POCUS is highly operator-dependent. Know your limitations. It is your own responsibility to use this tool safely, following appropriate cleaning and disinfection protocols (see Module 1).

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