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Point-of-Care Liver Ultrasound: The Next Frontier (Session A), Part 2

Description

This course introduces the concept of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of the liver as an extension of the clinical exam performed by hepatology professionals. The symposium reviews the rationale for use of POCUS; the basics of liver ultrasonography; common applications of liver ultrasonography; hands-on-training in a simulated environment; and a proposed path to implement liver POCUS in clinical practice.
 
 

Presentations

9:23 PM - 9:23 PM
Nov 18 2024
San Diego, CA

Hands-On Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Jose D Debes, MD, PhD, FAASLD, Presenter
Michael T Dolinger, MD, Presenter
Yuko Kono, MD, PhD, FAASLD, Presenter
Amir Hossein Gougol, MD, Presenter

Objectives

  • Identify the potential uses of point-of-care ultrasound in clinical practice in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Describe the basic concepts of ultrasonography applied to adult and pediatric hepatology.
  • Demonstrate the basic skills involved in performing ultrasonography in a simulated environment.