Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 1: Introduction to Companion Animal Abdominal Ultrasound
In this course participants will learn how to perform a full abdominal ultrasound including liver, spleen, urogenital system, gastrointestinal tract, adrenal glands and lymph nodes. Participants will also be given the guiding principles and techniques for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsies and an opportunity to practice these techniques in the lab using a phantom. The objectives of the course are:
- To provide the participants with a foundation in how to perform a complete ultrasound examination and how to appropriately document the study for submission to a radiologist.
- Understand the indications for and limitations of abdominal ultrasonography
- Be able to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy
The course is designed for both the beginner and those who may have scanned before but would like a refresher.
Moving beyond FAST and free fluid: Rapid practical Point of Care Ultrasound any practitioner can apply in everyday practice.
Ever wonder why a cat is dyspneic (asthma vs. pleural effusion vs. heart disease) and you cannot obtain thoracic radiographs for fear of decompensation of your patient? Ever debate if you can safely give a patient IV fluids or when you should stop giving IV fluid boluses? Or why an animal presents for “ain’t doing right” with no specific clinical signs? Veterinary point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can help you manage these patients! POCUS techniques are easy to learn, require minimal training, and can be completed in under 5 minutes. They are practical ultrasound skills that ANY practitioner can apply in everyday practice. However, to maximize success the clinician must ask the right question (often binary), at the right time, in the right patient; don’t randomly place the probe on the patient without having a specific question or set of questions you are trying to answer based on the patient’s, history, clinical findings, and ancillary tests. It is also important to realize that POCUS is used differently for trauma, triage, tracking, treatment, and total screening, and protocols vary for abdominal, pleural, pulmonary, vascular, and cardiac conditions; choose the correct POCUS test to perform in the correct clinical setting. When applied correctly, POCUS has high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of abdominal effusion and other abdominal applications (GI motility, bladder volume estimation, gallbladder halo, pneumoperitoneum, renal pelvic dilation), and several thoracic, vascular, and cardiac pathologies (pneumothorax, pleural effusion, alveolar interstitial disease, left and right-sided heart failure, pericardial effusion, intravascular volume estimation and response to fluid therapy).
Through comprehensive and interactive lectures delivered by two of the founders and leading experts in the field of veterinary POCUS (lots of banter between the two lecturers!), participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of POCUS. Lectures are heavily case-based and designed to provide a solid understanding of normal findings as well as pathology, which will be followed by a hands-on laboratory on live animals. Time permitting, vascular access techniques using ultrasound will be discussed and practiced on a phantom chicken breast model (have you ever struggled to place an IV catheter in a patient that is dehydrated, have hematomas, thick skin, or edema? Ultrasound can help!).
Learning objectives:
By the end of the lectures, participants will be able to:
- Explain the difference between FAST and POCUS and how POCUS should be applied in the clinical setting
- Justify what binary question to ask based on clinical presentation and clinical findings
- Describe the indications of POCUS
- Explain how POCUS is modified based on patient position and type of pathology
- Describe the 5 main sites of abdominal POCUS and normal findings (subxiphoid, left and right paralumbar, bladder, umbilical)
- Describe common pathologies identified with abdominal POCUS (effusion, ileus, bladder volume, pneumoperitoneum, halo sign, renal pelvic dilation)
- Define pleural and lung ultrasound (PLUS) and describe how it is performed
- Explain why knowing PLUS borders is important
- Describe the normal findings of PLUS (glide, bat sign, A lines, B lines, Z lines, lung pulse, curtain sign)
- Describe the different pathologies identified during PLUS (pleural effusion, wet lung, subpleural consolidations, pneumothorax)
- Explain how PLUS is modified and adapted based on patient position and where pathology accumulates.
- Define cardiovascular POCUS
- Describe the normal findings of cardiovascular POCUS (short and long axis views of the heart and chambers, caudal vena cava)
- Describe pathology with cardiovascular POCUS (pericardial effusion, enlarged LA:Ao, caudal vena cava diameter changes, and volume status)
Describe how to perform in plane an out of plane ultrasound-guided vascular access and how to prepare a raw chicken phantom model to practice ultrasound-guided procedures
Moving beyond FAST and free fluid: Rapid practical Point of Care Ultrasound any practitioner can apply in everyday practice.
Ever wonder why a cat is dyspneic (asthma vs. pleural effusion vs. heart disease) and you cannot obtain thoracic radiographs for fear of decompensation of your patient? Ever debate if you can safely give a patient IV fluids or when you should stop giving IV fluid boluses? Or why an animal presents for “ain’t doing right” with no specific clinical signs? Veterinary point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can help you manage these patients! POCUS techniques are easy to learn, require minimal training, and can be completed in under 5 minutes. They are practical ultrasound skills that ANY practitioner can apply in everyday practice. However, to maximize success the clinician must ask the right question (often binary), at the right time, in the right patient; don’t randomly place the probe on the patient without having a specific question or set of questions you are trying to answer based on the patient’s, history, clinical findings, and ancillary tests. It is also important to realize that POCUS is used differently for trauma, triage, tracking, treatment, and total screening, and protocols vary for abdominal, pleural, pulmonary, vascular, and cardiac conditions; choose the correct POCUS test to perform in the correct clinical setting. When applied correctly, POCUS has high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of abdominal effusion and other abdominal applications (GI motility, bladder volume estimation, gallbladder halo, pneumoperitoneum, renal pelvic dilation), and several thoracic, vascular, and cardiac pathologies (pneumothorax, pleural effusion, alveolar interstitial disease, left and right-sided heart failure, pericardial effusion, intravascular volume estimation and response to fluid therapy).
Through comprehensive and interactive lectures delivered by two of the founders and leading experts in the field of veterinary POCUS (lots of banter between the two lecturers!), participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of POCUS. Lectures are heavily case-based and designed to provide a solid understanding of normal findings as well as pathology, which will be followed by a hands-on laboratory on live animals. Time permitting, vascular access techniques using ultrasound will be discussed and practiced on a phantom chicken breast model (have you ever struggled to place an IV catheter in a patient that is dehydrated, have hematomas, thick skin, or edema? Ultrasound can help!).
Learning objectives:
By the end of the lectures, participants will be able to:
- Explain the difference between FAST and POCUS and how POCUS should be applied in the clinical setting
- Justify what binary question to ask based on clinical presentation and clinical findings
- Describe the indications of POCUS
- Explain how POCUS is modified based on patient position and type of pathology
- Describe the 5 main sites of abdominal POCUS and normal findings (subxiphoid, left and right paralumbar, bladder, umbilical)
- Describe common pathologies identified with abdominal POCUS (effusion, ileus, bladder volume, pneumoperitoneum, halo sign, renal pelvic dilation)
- Define pleural and lung ultrasound (PLUS) and describe how it is performed
- Explain why knowing PLUS borders is important
- Describe the normal findings of PLUS (glide, bat sign, A lines, B lines, Z lines, lung pulse, curtain sign)
- Describe the different pathologies identified during PLUS (pleural effusion, wet lung, subpleural consolidations, pneumothorax)
- Explain how PLUS is modified and adapted based on patient position and where pathology accumulates.
- Define cardiovascular POCUS
- Describe the normal findings of cardiovascular POCUS (short and long axis views of the heart and chambers, caudal vena cava)
- Describe pathology with cardiovascular POCUS (pericardial effusion, enlarged LA:Ao, caudal vena cava diameter changes, and volume status)
Describe how to perform in plane an out of plane ultrasound-guided vascular access and how to prepare a raw chicken phantom model to practice ultrasound-guided procedures
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 1: Introduction to Companion Animal Abdominal Ultrasound
In this course participants will learn how to perform a full abdominal ultrasound including liver, spleen, urogenital system, gastrointestinal tract, adrenal glands and lymph nodes. Participants will also be given the guiding principles and techniques for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsies and an opportunity to practice these techniques in the lab using a phantom. The objectives of the course are:
- To provide the participants with a foundation in how to perform a complete ultrasound examination and how to appropriately document the study for submission to a radiologist.
- Understand the indications for and limitations of abdominal ultrasonography
- Be able to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy
The course is designed for both the beginner and those who may have scanned before but would like a refresher.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 2: Interpretation of Abdominal Ultrasonography in Veterinary Medicine
In this course the participants will learn the ultrasonographic appearances of common diseases of all the organ systems. The emphasis will be how to differentiate non-specific ultrasonographic findings from those that are more specific for a given disease and determining the next appropriate diagnostic or treatment steps. The objectives of the course are:
- To understand the ultrasonographic manifestations of disease in the major abdominal systems
- To improve on ultrasound scanning skills through supervised practice
The course is designed for those who have either taken a previous introductory course where the basics of scanning have been covered, or have a considerable amount of previous scanning experience as the mechanics of how to conduct an ultrasound examination will not be specifically reviewed.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 1: Introduction to Companion Animal Abdominal Ultrasound
In this course participants will learn how to perform a full abdominal ultrasound including liver, spleen, urogenital system, gastrointestinal tract, adrenal glands and lymph nodes. Participants will also be given the guiding principles and techniques for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsies and an opportunity to practice these techniques in the lab using a phantom. The objectives of the course are:
- To provide the participants with a foundation in how to perform a complete ultrasound examination and how to appropriately document the study for submission to a radiologist.
- Understand the indications for and limitations of abdominal ultrasonography
- Be able to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy
The course is designed for both the beginner and those who may have scanned before but would like a refresher.
- 1-Day ultrasound workshop and wet lab designed to introduce ultrasound theory and practical use in clinical applications
- Limited class size for low student:teacher ratio.
- Prerequisite: none
- OAVT approved
DVM's and RVT's will find this 1-day workshop helpful in understanding the basics of scanning, and using ultrasound in a clinical setting.
Ultrasound is becoming a valuable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. Learning to properly use an ultrasound machine is very important in order to maximize the usage of this tool in practice. This 1-day lecture and wet lab will teach basic ultrasound physics, the components of an ultrasound machine, artifacts, how to properly prepare a dog or cat, and how to scan all the organs within the abdomen. This course is intended for DVM's, RVT's, and any other healthcare professional that are new to ultrasound and diagnostic imaging. Previous scanning experience is not necessary, however, general knowledge of small abdominal anatomy and clinical pathologies is helpful.
When the ultrasound beam interacts with tissue it can react in a variety of ways. These interactions can also cause artifacts. These artifacts can either be beneficial or detrimental to the image. Recognizing and appreciating these interactions will be discussed in the lecture as well as learning how to recognize artifacts.
All ultrasound machines possess the same knobology and it is important to learn these in order to optimize the quality of your image. It is also important to learn the terminology used in ultrasound.
You will learn how to scan all organs within the abdomen will be discussed and normal vs abnormal findings will be shown with clinical studies. Some abdominal appearances are characteristic of certain diseases and these also will be observed and discussed.
Case studies will be presented of common ultrasound findings that may be seen in the small animal veterinary practice. There will also be some less common, but extremely interesting, cases presented that show abdominal organ changes ultrasonographically.
After the lecture we will take a short break and then proceed to the wet lab. Dogs and cats will be sedated and full abdominal scans will be performed by all participants.
Scanning notes will be provided
Veterinary Scan Days are half-day ultrasound review workshops. Participants can expect to spend the day scanning sedated patients, working closely with our team of OVC Radiology specialists, reviewing and performing the scanning protocols and procedures originally introduced during Ultrasound Bootcamp. Class sizes are strictly limited in order to provide the one-on-one, in depth instruction you are looking for. Scan only workshops are held throughout the year are designed to supplement and provide extra practice between Ultrasound Bootcamp sessions, or for those that just want some additional training or scanning experience.
Who should attend a Veterinary Ultrasound Review Workshop?
- You have taken Bootcamp Part 1 and want extra practice time before you attend Part 2.
- You have had some previous ultrasound training, but feel you need a little help perfecting your skills.
- You took Bootcamp Part 1 and 2 with us, but it was a few years ago and now you would just like to review the lab lessons and boost your confidence.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 1: Introduction to Companion Animal Abdominal Ultrasound
In this course participants will learn how to perform a full abdominal ultrasound including liver, spleen, urogenital system, gastrointestinal tract, adrenal glands and lymph nodes. Participants will also be given the guiding principles and techniques for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsies and an opportunity to practice these techniques in the lab using a phantom. The objectives of the course are:
- To provide the participants with a foundation in how to perform a complete ultrasound examination and how to appropriately document the study for submission to a radiologist.
- Understand the indications for and limitations of abdominal ultrasonography
- Be able to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy
The course is designed for both the beginner and those who may have scanned before but would like a refresher.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 2: Interpretation of Abdominal Ultrasonography in Veterinary Medicine
In this course the participants will learn the ultrasonographic appearances of common diseases of all the organ systems. The emphasis will be how to differentiate non-specific ultrasonographic findings from those that are more specific for a given disease and determining the next appropriate diagnostic or treatment steps. The objectives of the course are:
- To understand the ultrasonographic manifestations of disease in the major abdominal systems
- To improve on ultrasound scanning skills through supervised practice
The course is designed for those who have either taken a previous introductory course where the basics of scanning have been covered, or have a considerable amount of previous scanning experience as the mechanics of how to conduct an ultrasound examination will not be specifically reviewed.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 1: Introduction to Companion Animal Abdominal Ultrasound
In this course participants will learn how to perform a full abdominal ultrasound including liver, spleen, urogenital system, gastrointestinal tract, adrenal glands and lymph nodes. Participants will also be given the guiding principles and techniques for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsies and an opportunity to practice these techniques in the lab using a phantom. The objectives of the course are:
- To provide the participants with a foundation in how to perform a complete ultrasound examination and how to appropriately document the study for submission to a radiologist.
- Understand the indications for and limitations of abdominal ultrasonography
- Be able to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy
The course is designed for both the beginner and those who may have scanned before but would like a refresher.
- 1-Day ultrasound workshop and wet lab designed to introduce ultrasound theory and practical use in clinical applications
- Limited class size for low student:teacher ratio.
- Prerequisite: none
- OAVT approved
DVM's and RVT's will find this 1-day workshop helpful in understanding the basics of scanning, and using ultrasound in a clinical setting.
Ultrasound is becoming a valuable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. Learning to properly use an ultrasound machine is very important in order to maximize the usage of this tool in practice. This 1-day lecture and wet lab will teach basic ultrasound physics, the components of an ultrasound machine, artifacts, how to properly prepare a dog or cat, and how to scan all the organs within the abdomen. This course is intended for DVM's, RVT's, and any other healthcare professional that are new to ultrasound and diagnostic imaging. Previous scanning experience is not necessary, however, general knowledge of small abdominal anatomy and clinical pathologies is helpful.
When the ultrasound beam interacts with tissue it can react in a variety of ways. These interactions can also cause artifacts. These artifacts can either be beneficial or detrimental to the image. Recognizing and appreciating these interactions will be discussed in the lecture as well as learning how to recognize artifacts.
All ultrasound machines possess the same knobology and it is important to learn these in order to optimize the quality of your image. It is also important to learn the terminology used in ultrasound.
You will learn how to scan all organs within the abdomen will be discussed and normal vs abnormal findings will be shown with clinical studies. Some abdominal appearances are characteristic of certain diseases and these also will be observed and discussed.
Case studies will be presented of common ultrasound findings that may be seen in the small animal veterinary practice. There will also be some less common, but extremely interesting, cases presented that show abdominal organ changes ultrasonographically.
After the lecture we will take a short break and then proceed to the wet lab. Dogs and cats will be sedated and full abdominal scans will be performed by all participants.
Scanning notes will be provided
Veterinary Scan Days are half-day ultrasound review workshops. Participants can expect to spend the day scanning sedated patients, working closely with our team of OVC Radiology specialists, reviewing and performing the scanning protocols and procedures originally introduced during Ultrasound Bootcamp. Class sizes are strictly limited in order to provide the one-on-one, in depth instruction you are looking for. Scan only workshops are held throughout the year are designed to supplement and provide extra practice between Ultrasound Bootcamp sessions, or for those that just want some additional training or scanning experience.
Who should attend a Veterinary Ultrasound Review Workshop?
- You have taken Bootcamp Part 1 and want extra practice time before you attend Part 2.
- You have had some previous ultrasound training, but feel you need a little help perfecting your skills.
- You took Bootcamp Part 1 and 2 with us, but it was a few years ago and now you would just like to review the lab lessons and boost your confidence.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 2: Interpretation of Abdominal Ultrasonography in Veterinary Medicine
In this course the participants will learn the ultrasonographic appearances of common diseases of all the organ systems. The emphasis will be how to differentiate non-specific ultrasonographic findings from those that are more specific for a given disease and determining the next appropriate diagnostic or treatment steps. The objectives of the course are:
- To understand the ultrasonographic manifestations of disease in the major abdominal systems
- To improve on ultrasound scanning skills through supervised practice
The course is designed for those who have either taken a previous introductory course where the basics of scanning have been covered, or have a considerable amount of previous scanning experience as the mechanics of how to conduct an ultrasound examination will not be specifically reviewed.
- 1-Day ultrasound workshop and wet lab designed to introduce ultrasound theory and practical use in clinical applications
- Limited class size for low student:teacher ratio.
- Prerequisite: none
- OAVT approved
DVM's and RVT's will find this 1-day workshop helpful in understanding the basics of scanning, and using ultrasound in a clinical setting.
Ultrasound is becoming a valuable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. Learning to properly use an ultrasound machine is very important in order to maximize the usage of this tool in practice. This 1-day lecture and wet lab will teach basic ultrasound physics, the components of an ultrasound machine, artifacts, how to properly prepare a dog or cat, and how to scan all the organs within the abdomen. This course is intended for DVM's, RVT's, and any other healthcare professional that are new to ultrasound and diagnostic imaging. Previous scanning experience is not necessary, however, general knowledge of small abdominal anatomy and clinical pathologies is helpful.
When the ultrasound beam interacts with tissue it can react in a variety of ways. These interactions can also cause artifacts. These artifacts can either be beneficial or detrimental to the image. Recognizing and appreciating these interactions will be discussed in the lecture as well as learning how to recognize artifacts.
All ultrasound machines possess the same knobology and it is important to learn these in order to optimize the quality of your image. It is also important to learn the terminology used in ultrasound.
You will learn how to scan all organs within the abdomen will be discussed and normal vs abnormal findings will be shown with clinical studies. Some abdominal appearances are characteristic of certain diseases and these also will be observed and discussed.
Case studies will be presented of common ultrasound findings that may be seen in the small animal veterinary practice. There will also be some less common, but extremely interesting, cases presented that show abdominal organ changes ultrasonographically.
After the lecture we will take a short break and then proceed to the wet lab. Dogs and cats will be sedated and full abdominal scans will be performed by all participants.
Scanning notes will be provided
Veterinary Scan Days are half-day ultrasound review workshops. Participants can expect to spend the day scanning sedated patients, working closely with our team of OVC Radiology specialists, reviewing and performing the scanning protocols and procedures originally introduced during Ultrasound Bootcamp. Class sizes are strictly limited in order to provide the one-on-one, in depth instruction you are looking for. Scan only workshops are held throughout the year are designed to supplement and provide extra practice between Ultrasound Bootcamp sessions, or for those that just want some additional training or scanning experience.
Who should attend a Veterinary Ultrasound Review Workshop?
- You have taken Bootcamp Part 1 and want extra practice time before you attend Part 2.
- You have had some previous ultrasound training, but feel you need a little help perfecting your skills.
- You took Bootcamp Part 1 and 2 with us, but it was a few years ago and now you would just like to review the lab lessons and boost your confidence.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 1: Introduction to Companion Animal Abdominal Ultrasound
In this course participants will learn how to perform a full abdominal ultrasound including liver, spleen, urogenital system, gastrointestinal tract, adrenal glands and lymph nodes. Participants will also be given the guiding principles and techniques for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsies and an opportunity to practice these techniques in the lab using a phantom. The objectives of the course are:
- To provide the participants with a foundation in how to perform a complete ultrasound examination and how to appropriately document the study for submission to a radiologist.
- Understand the indications for and limitations of abdominal ultrasonography
- Be able to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy
The course is designed for both the beginner and those who may have scanned before but would like a refresher.
Our Bootcamps are fast paced, hands-on and extremely effective. Bootcamps are divided into Bootcamp Part 1 (intro) and Bootcamp Part 2 (advanced). By combining didactic and hands-on wet labs, the entire Bootcamp program is designed to cater to all skill levels. You will enhance the skills you already have, or learn something entirely new for your practice!
Part 2: Interpretation of Abdominal Ultrasonography in Veterinary Medicine
In this course the participants will learn the ultrasonographic appearances of common diseases of all the organ systems. The emphasis will be how to differentiate non-specific ultrasonographic findings from those that are more specific for a given disease and determining the next appropriate diagnostic or treatment steps. The objectives of the course are:
- To understand the ultrasonographic manifestations of disease in the major abdominal systems
- To improve on ultrasound scanning skills through supervised practice
The course is designed for those who have either taken a previous introductory course where the basics of scanning have been covered, or have a considerable amount of previous scanning experience as the mechanics of how to conduct an ultrasound examination will not be specifically reviewed.