Point-of-Care Liver Ultrasonography Course: Basic Skills, 1 (Ticketed)
Nov
09
2025
Marriott Marquis: Marriott Marquis Ballroom Salons 1-5
2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Ticketed Event
World Class Speakers
Description
This workshop introduces the concept of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) of the liver as an extension of the clinical exam to be performed by hepatology clinicians. Presenters provide a rationale for the use of POCUS, the basics of liver ultrasonography, common applications, and a path to implement POCUS in clinical practice. Participants will also receive hands-on training on performing point-of-care ultrasound examinations of the liver.This session is supported by in-kind contributions (provision of ultrasound equipment) from GE Healthcare, Mindray, NEO Medical, and Siemens Healthineers.
Presentations
2:00 PM
- 2:10 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
Introduction to Liver Point-of-Care Ultrasonography
Jose D Debes, MD, PhD, FAASLD
, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Public Health
Trainee
2:10 PM
- 2:20 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
Implementation of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Clinical Practice
Amir Hossein Gougol
, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Public Health
Trainee
2:20 PM
- 2:30 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
Basics of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography
Matteo Rosselli, Consultant
, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Public Health
Trainee
2:30 PM
- 2:40 PM
Apr
29
2026
Washington, D.C.
Basics of Hepatology Ultrasonography
Robert J De Knegt, MD, PhD
, Presenter
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Liver Cancer
Public Health
Trainee
Objectives
- Outline the potential uses of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in clinical practice in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Describe the basics concepts of ultrasonography applied to adult and pediatric hepatology.
- Practice basic skills to perform limited liver POCUS.
Chair
Jose D Debes, MD, PhD, FAASLD
University of Minnesota