ECHOGUIDED
LIFE SUPPORT – EGLS HOSPITALIST

This new iteration of the EGLS course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate ultrasound into the assessment of unstable patients on the ward. This course will assist you in the management of patients presenting with respiratory distress, hypotension or tachycardia. However, since these patients have been under your care recently, many of the critical issues addressed in the EGLS algorithm may not be as relevant to you. However, you may be faced with critical questions such as the following Can I give my elderly patient more fluids? Do I need to wake up the radiologist in the middle of the night for this undifferentiated shock? Should I use heparin or are antibiotics needed now? Ultrasound will be helpful in each of these scenarios.

This course is ideal for physicians of all experience levels. Whether you are familiar with ultrasound or just starting out, this course will provide valuable insight and guidance.

Format

There are two steps to the EGLS course:
1. Getting Ready: The initial stage of your learning journey takes place in the comfort of your own home. All the necessary theory can be accessed via the EGLS e-learning platform. As you progress through the course, you will be able to unlock each section, with regular review through targeted questions. Additionally, you may complete your preparation by reading the EGLS book and becoming familiar with our Web app.
2. Gain practical experience: The second step is our hands-on workshop. You will have ample opportunity to practice with the probe in a ratio of one probe for two participants. Our experienced instructors will be available to answer any questions you may have. You will also have the chance to apply your new knowledge and skills in realistic scenarios, boosting your confidence for use on your next shift.

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be familiar with:
1. Ultrasounds basics;
2. Ultrasound of the bladder and the kidney;
3. Ultrasound of the lung and pleura;
4. Ultrasound of the most useful views of heart;
5. Ultrasound of the IVC.