In-Person Event

2025 Sound EM Workshop

This workshop gives the practicing emergency provider current information and hands-on training to improve image acquisition and interpretation of point of care ultrasound.

Schedule

Friday, February 7

7:30 a.m. | Registration

12:00–4:30 p.m. | Program

Poster Presentation Session to follow program


Saturday, February 8

7:30 a.m. | Registration

8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Program

Poster Awards following program


Purpose

This workshop gives the practicing emergency provider current information and hands-on training to improve image acquisition and interpretation of point of care ultrasound. Practicing emergency ultrasound experts will provide presentations on each topic. This will be followed by small group breakout sessions where participants scan live models. Each small group will have an expert facilitator to ensure individualized attention and teaching that fits each participant's needs and skill level. 


Topics

The theme for this workshop is ultrasound guided procedures and emergency cardiac ultrasound, and will include the following topics and more! 

  • Basic and Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound, including ultrasound in cardiac arrest
  • Ultrasound in Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
  • Biliary Ultrasound
  • DVT Studies
  • Ultrasound in Pediatric Pulmonary Complaints
  • Ultrasound guided nerve blocks
  • Ultrasound "Grab Bag” 
    • Ultrasound-guided IV placements 
    • Eye exams (e.g., retina and optic nerve) 



Learning Objectives

  • Identify relevant anatomy with ultrasound. 
  • Describe safety measures and interventions for point-of-care ultrasound in emergency medicine. 
  • Evaluate technical processes to perform cardiac, biliary and pulmonary exams. Additionally, ultrasound guided nerve blocks.
  • Compare typical findings in normal and pathologic states. 


Speakers

  • Nicholas Bertucci, DO, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
  • Katherine Briggie, DO, Emergency Medicine Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Ultrasound Core Faculty, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • Clint Hawthorne, MD, FACEP, Medical Director, Emergency Department, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines
  • Samuel Irving, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Ultrasound Core Faculty, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinic
  • Jared Marx, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician and Professor, Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Director, University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Sarah Miller, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician and Pediatric EM Director, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics 
  • Todd Sexton, DO, FAAEM, Core Faculty, Emergency Medicine, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines
  • Casey Woster, MD, RDMS, Regions Hospital Emergency Department and Residency Senior Faculty Physician; Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota
  • Brandon Wubben, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Ultrasound Core Faculty, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics 


CME

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per session



Cost

  • Physicians: $250 ($150 per single session) 
  • Advanced Practice Providers: $150 ($80 per single session) 
  • Residents: $50 ($30 per single session) 
  • Medical Students: $50 ($25 per session)

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