Browse Hierarchy ICM7078: Diagnostic Tools in Critical Illness

This module provides you with an understanding of diagnostic work up in the early phases of resuscitation. You will improve your ability to interpret bed side metabolic parameters provided by blood gas analysis, and your ability to interpret the chest radiograph and acute computed tomography imaging as applied to acute care in critical illness. You will also gain an understanding of the role of focused ultrasound and echocardiography in the diagnosis of acute illness and guiding resuscitation. You will learn via a series of online lectures delivered by experts in the field and will participate in discussion groups.