Live Scanning Demonstrations and Discussion Forums

This workshop will cover the essentials for scanning paediatric bowel and acute abdominal pathologies.We will cover protocols, tips and tricks and pitfalls of scanning: 1. Appendicitis, 2. Inflammatory bowel disease, 3. Intussusception, 4. Midgut malrotation and other causes of paediatric bowel obstruction.By the end of the session, the attendee should be able to: 1. Use a structured approach to identifying and analysing the paediatric appendix on ultrasound, 2. Know the secondary features of appendicitis and factors that may influence surgical management, 3. Use a structured approach to scanning bowel in the identification of active inflammation and be able to report findings accurately, 4. Identify normal from actively inflamed bowel, 5. Understand the steps in scanning for intussusception, when to look for a lead point, and ultrasound features that may impact ability to reduce non-operatively, 6. Understand normal sonographic midgut anatomy and be able to identify potential malrotation with or without volvulus, 5. Know the limitations of ultrasound and the role of other modalities in these conditions. AAA/EVAR