Leicester fTOE (Focused TOE) Course, 28 April 2023

Taught by expert faculty:

Hannah Conway -  BSE accredited fTOE supervisor, BSE accredited FUSIC supervisor, BSE Level 1 Examiner, FUSIC committee member, Lead for FUSIC Heart, FAMUS supervisor

Gary Lau - BSE accredited fTOE supervisor, BSE accredited FUSIC supervisor, BSE TOE accreditation assessor, FAMUS supervisor

Aims of the course:

To acquire skills in order to perform a focused transoesophageal examination in the critically ill.

To correctly identify and manage reversible life-threatening causes of cardiovascular instability in the ICU, emergency room or theatres in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.

Course outline:

Introduction to fTOE syllabus and knobology

Sonoanatomy and basic echo views – LIVE demo

Common pathologies, interesting cases

3 hours of scanning workshops using Bodyworks ‘Eve’

fTOE accreditation – all you need to know!

Terms and Conditions:

We are adhering to the current social distancing advice advised by the government and the venue. Please also bring your own facemask for your comfort, if you prefer. If you do forget, there will be hand sanitiser, gloves and facemarks available at the venue. We are also using the latest simulators, rather than live models, so that we can demonstrate important and key pathology relevant to your practice (which has not changed from our recent courses).

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations must be received in writing (or by email) at least two weeks before the start of the event and will be subject to an administration charge of 20% of the course fee. It is regretted that no refunds will be made within two weeks of the course date.

g&h CritCareEcho reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of the registration fee only. g&h CritCareEcho will not be liable for any additional incurred costs (including but not limited to travel, accommodation, visa, etc.).

No liability is assumed by g&h CritCareEcho for changes in programme date, speakers or venue.

Any refund will be made by us to you within 30 days of your cancellation and be paid to you in the same way as you paid for your order.