Bedside ultrasound program
Intensive bedside ultrasound training program for neonatologists
The Bedside Ultrasound Training Program for neonatologists is offered through the Neonatal Research Institute (NRI) at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
A multi-week, on-site training course, the program consists of both didactics and hands-on instruction. The course is designed to cover both theoretical and practical ultrasound techniques for neonatologists.
Housing is available nearby at a discounted rate, and meals will be provided during the lectures.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Perform safe and accurate basic echocardiographic examinations
Integrate ultrasound into advanced life support protocol
Demonstrate proficient image acquisition and optimization, utilizing all standard views
Recognize diagnostic limitations and situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated
Identify cardiovascular pathology, necessitating immediate cardiac consultation and additional cardiac ultrasound
Recognize normal cardiac anatomy, physiology and the anatomical relationship of the heart to surrounding organs and structures
All courses will be conducted in the following manner:
A pre-test
Eight hours practical teaching
Reference material covering course
Live scanning sessions
A post-test
Modules for lung, abdomen and head available as part of the curriculum.
Lecture topics will include:
An overview of the mechanics and principles of ultrasound
Common pitfalls in performing cardiac ultrasound
Normal cardiac anatomy and echocardiographic views
Red flags of congenital heart disease
Assessment of flows (RVO, LVO, SVC)
How to measure shunts (PDA/atrial)
Assessment of cardiac function and PPHN
What to do when you have a PDA (assessment of significance)
Dr. Anup Katheria, director of the NRI, is the head of our faculty.
Additional faculty include:
Dr. Mandhir Suri, neonatologist
Randy Nopasri, RDCS, ultrasonographer
Nohemi Torres, RDCS, ultrasonographer
Visiting experts include:
Dr. Shahab Noori, neonatologist, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Dr. Shazia Bhombal, neonatologist/pediatric cardiologist, Children's Hospital Stanford
Dr. Mahmood Ebrahimi, neonatologist, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
To learn more or to sign up for our program, please send your curriculum vitae and a letter of recommendation from your division head/chief to:
Dr. Anup Katheria
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns/NRI
3003 Health Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
858-939-4170