2011 Neonatal Cranial Ultrasound
Thursday August 25, 2011 - Friday August 26, 2011
The Clinical School and David Dunn Suite, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge
This two day course provides a comprehensive review of cranial ultrasound in the newborn, including hands on practical sessions.
Course Organisers: TBC
"Overall a very interesting and informative course. The practical session was really helpful. It gave a greater insight into the course."
"Approachable instructors. Good mentors with excellent communication skills."
Sorry - the application form for this course is not currently available for download.
Provisional Programme
| Wednesday | |
| 09.00 | Registration and coffee |
| 09.30 | Ultrasound physics |
| 10.00 | Basic cerebral anatomy |
| 10.30 | Basic scanning techniques |
| 11.00 | Coffee |
| 11.15 | Group 1: Practical Neonatal Scanning Group 2: Haemorrhagic lesions in the preterm infant White matter lesions in the preterm infant |
| 13.15 | Lunch |
| 14.15 | Group 2: Practical Neonatal Scanning Group 1: Haemo |
| Thursday | |
| 09.00 | Registration and coffee |
| 09.15 | Congenital brain lesions |
| 10.15 | Acquired lesions |
| 10.45 | Coffee |
| 11.00 | Infection |
| 11.45 | Assessment of neonatal encephalopathy |
| 12.45 | Lunch |
| 13.45 | Prognosis and clinical implications of ultrasound lesions |
| 14.15 | Counselling parents – case scenarios |
| 15.15 | Coffee |
| 15.30 | Diagnostic Difficulties, Consolidation and quiz |
