| Name | World Continuing Education Alliance |
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| Activity Title | Basic Lung Ultrasound |
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| Details | This session will describe the practical aspects of imaging of the lungs and pleural spaces. Two common pathologies in critical care patients are explained and discussed: pleural effusion and pneumothorax.
Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
• Describe how artifacts are generated during basic lung ultrasound and define the associated terminology
• Explain how to diagnose a pneumothorax
• Describe the appearance of a pleural effusion and differentiate it from a pericardial effusion
• Identify the limitations and pitfalls of thoracic ultrasound |
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| Competence | General Medicine |
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| Start Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| End Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| Event Time | 10:30 AM |
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| Location | World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System |
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| Cost (UGX) | 0 |
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| CPD Points | 1 |
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