Efficient Use of POCUS in NICU

A two-day hybrid course teaching neonatal and paediatric clinicians lung ultrasound and POCUS skills, combining theory with hands-on practical sessions.

This two-day course at St Peter's Hospital is aimed at Neonatal and Paediatric Consultants and Trainees, Specialty Doctors and ANNPs who want to learn and improve their lung ultrasound and other POCUS skills. Day 1 covers theory including lung ultrasound findings, vascular catheters, cardiac basics, PDA haemodynamic assessment and ultrasound of a collapsing baby, while Day 2 offers practical hands-on sessions, an interactive video session and MCQ evaluation. It runs as a hybrid event, with the option to attend Day 1 via Teams or both days in person, and no prior ultrasound experience is required. The course director is Dr Sherif Dabbour, Consultant Neonatologist with a special interest in Cardiology and POCUS.