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Pre-conference Workshop 2

Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Training for General Practitioners – POCUSCave

Thursday, 12th October, 09:00 - 16:30

  • Roman Škulec
    Institute for Posgraduate Medical Education, Prague, The Czech Republic
    Department of Anesthesiology and Intesive Care, Charles Unversity, Faculty of Medcine in Hradec Kralove, University Hospital Hradec Kralove
    Emergency Medical Service of the Central Bohemian Region, The Czech Republic
    Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intesive Care, J. E. Purkyne University, Masaryk Hospital Usti nad Labem, The Czech Republic
  • David Halata
    Czech Society of General Practice, Czech Medical Assotiation of Jan Evangelista Purkyne, Working group on ultrasound in primary care, Prague, The Czech Republic
    Department of Preventive Medicine, Charles Univesity, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, The Czech Republic
  • Dušan Zhoř
    Czech Society of General Practice, Czech Medical Assotiation of Jan Evangelista Purkyne, Working group on ultrasound in primary care, Prague, The Czech Republic

Keywords: point-of-care ultrasonography, general practitioners, workshop, training, primary care, diagnostic tool

Objective: Point-of-Care ultrasonography (POCUS) is a method defined as a targeted ultrasound examination of patients with acute symptoms or syndromes that can be diagnosed by a healthcare worker at a site. The aim is to answer a specific diagnostic or therapeutic question or to ease the therapeutic procedure.  

Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has gained significant recognition as a valuable diagnostic tool in various medical specialties, including general practice. This abstract outlines a workshop aimed at equipping general practitioners (GPs) with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilize POCUS in their clinical practice. It should be a stimul for discussions about the use of POCUS in GP and it´s research later on during the meeting.

Methods: The workshop will focus on providing GPs with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of POCUS in primary care settings. Participants will be introduced to the basics of ultrasonography, including machine operation, image acquisition, and interpretation. Additionally, they will learn specific POCUS techniques relevant to common clinical scenarios encountered in general practice. The facilitators will also share their experience with research of usage of POCUS in GP.

The workshop will adopt a practical and interactive approach to enhance participants' learning experience. Hands-on training sessions will be conducted using state-of-the-art ultrasound machines, allowing GPs to develop their scanning skills under the guidance of experts in the field. Furthermore, case-based discussions and real-life examples will be utilized to reinforce the clinical relevance of POCUS and promote its integration into daily practice.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained confidence in performing basic POCUS examinations, interpreting ultrasound images, and incorporating POCUS into their diagnostic decision-making process. The acquired skills will enable GPs to provide more timely and accurate diagnoses, improve patient management, and potentially reduce the need for unnecessary referrals to specialists. POCUSCave provides a unique opportunity to have Hands-on with various ultrasound devices guided by experts in the field.

Conclusion: The workshop on Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Training for General Practitioners is an invaluable opportunity for GPs to enhance their clinical capabilities, expand their diagnostic toolkit and to get inspired to researching the use of POCUS in GP. By embracing POCUS, general practitioners can play a vital role in delivering efficient and high-quality healthcare at the primary care level.

Modules of the Workshop

  • Module 1 - 09:00 - 9:45 - POCUS vyšetření pleury a plic (BLUE protokol)
  • Module 2 - 10:15 - 11:00 - POCUS vyšetření hlubokého žilního řečiště dolních končetin (dvoumístná kompresivní ultrasonografie dolních končetin)
  • Module 3 - 11:30 - 12:15 - POCUS vyšetření srdce (subkostální přístup)

Modules 1-3 are to be held primarily in Czech, partial translation into English is possible.

  • Module 4 - 13:30 - 14:15 - POCUS examination of the pleura and lungs (BLUE protocol)
  • Module 5 - 14:30 - 15:15 - POCUS examination of deep venous system of the lower limbs (2-region compression ultrasonography of the lower extreminities)
  • Module 6 - 15:30 - 16:15 - POCUS examination of heart (subcostal cardiac view)


Modules 4-6 are to be held primarily in English, partial translation into Czech is possible.

The distribution of the moduls and the languages of the moduls can be adapted according to the participants that sign in.

  • Course Language: Modules 1-3 are to be held primarily in Czech, partial translation into English is possible. Modules 4-6 are to be held primarily in English, partial translation into Czech is possible.
  • Number of participants limited to 15 persons for each modul 
  • Each module of the workshop is €35 for EGPRN Member and €50 for non-members. 
  • If you want to attend the pre-conference workshop, please tick the box on the online registration form.