NEW! FUSIC Abdomen, Vascular & DVT Course

What Does the Course Cover?

This one-day course blends lectures with practical hands-on scanning. You’ll begin by reviewing the fundamentals—ultrasound physics, image optimisation, probe selection, and artefact recognition—before exploring the following three FUSIC modules in detail.

FUSIC Abdomen

• Systematic scanning of RUQ, LUQ, pelvis, kidneys, and iliac fossae for free fluid and ascites
• Recognition of liver, spleen, kidneys, bowel, bladder, and reproductive structures
• Detection of intra-abdominal bleeding, ascites, and hydronephrosis
• Differentiation of pleural vs abdominal fluid, and full bladder vs pelvic fluid
• Bladder volume assessment and an introduction to the principles of ultrasound-guided paracentesis

Find out more about FUSIC Abdomen accreditation on the ICS website.

FUSIC Vascular

• Ultrasound-guided central and peripheral line insertion (in-plane and out-of-plane)
• Identification and assessment of major vessels (IJV, femoral, antecubital, cephalic, basilic)
• Differentiating veins from arteries using B-mode and colour Doppler
• Assessing vessel patency and identifying thrombosed vessels

Find out more about FUSIC Vascular accreditation on the ICS website.

FUSIC DVT

• Identification of key vessels: common femoral and popliteal veins, including major junctions and bifurcations
• Systematic 1 cm compression along the femoral and popliteal veins
• Use of B-mode and Doppler to confirm venous anatomy and assess for thrombus
• Doppler techniques to evaluate venous flow, phasicity with respiration, and augmentation with calf compression

Find out more about FUSIC DVT accreditation on the ICS website.

How Is the Course Taught?

• Online Learning: Pre-course preparation videos
• In-Person Lectures: Delivered by experienced ultrasound teachers, covering scanning techniques, image interpretation, common pathologies, and guidance on completing the FUSIC logbook and assessments
• Practical Scanning Sessions: Extensive hands-on practice with healthy volunteers and state-of-the-art simulators, allowing participants to refine their scanning techniques under expert supervision

Why Choose Our FUSIC Abdomen, Vascular & DVT Course?

• Expert Faculty: Learn from intensive care and emergency medicine professionals with extensive experience in point-of-care ultrasound
• Hands-On Experience: 3.5 hours of practical scanning time with human volunteers and state-of-the-art simulators
• Endorsed by ICS: Fully aligned with the Intensive Care Society’s FUSIC accreditation requirements, helping streamline your path to certification