Learning objectives

Day 9: Cardiac Emergencies Part I

Attendees will learn to recognize and triage critical cardiac patients presenting with syncope, acute respiratory distress, or collapse.

They will understand the immediate management of left-sided and right-sided congestive heart failure, including oxygen therapy, diuretics, and vasodilators.

Hands-on echocardiography will focus on rapid assessment protocols, including pericardial effusion, lung patterns and cardiac remodelling and contractility.

 Day 10: Cardiac Emergencies Part II

By the end of this final day, participants will be able to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias, perform basic rhythm interpretation, and initiate emergency treatment in line with current guidelines.

They will also learn the essentials of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the RECOVER protocol.

Practical sessions will emphasize ultrasound-guided emergency assessment, allowing rapid differentiation between shock types and guiding immediate care.