Point of Care Ultrasound Basics

This session will provide an introduction to point-of-care (i.e. AFAST and TFAST) ultrasound skills and interpretation using handheld, mobile, or otherwise small portable ultrasound machines. Attendees will learn how to identify and interpret thoracic abnormalities (pleural fluid, b-lines) and basic abdominal ultrasound anatomy and abnormalities. This presentation was recorded at the 2022 ASPCA Maddie's Cornell Shelter Medicine Conference.

Presenter: Denaé Campanale, DVM, MPH, Cornell University Hospital for Animals

This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

It has also been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

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