Ultrasound of the Diaphragm for Breathing Pattern Disorders

SELF-DIRECTED, ONLINE - start anytime, in your own time!

In this course, you'll learn about Ultrasound Imaging of the Diaphragm in Breathing Pattern Disorders / Dysfunctional Breathing.

This Ultrasound Course was developed by Scott Peirce and is self directed to watch and complete in your own time. This course will give you the knowledge and skills to assess the Diaphragm using Ulltrasound - including step by step instructions on machine setup, how to image Diaphragm excursion, Diaphragm thickness and how to interpret and recognise patterns of wasting and dysfunction in BPD.

This course is led by Scott Peirce MHSc (Physio). Scott is a Co-Director of BradCliff Breathing Method, and is also a hands on Clinician in the field of Breathing Pattern Disorders and Dysfunctional Breathing at Breathing Works Ltd. Scott recently completed research specifically looked at Diaphragm wasting in BPD. Furthermore he has over 15 years of clinical experience in using ultrasound in a rehab and physiotherapy setting.

The Diaphragm Ultrasound Self Directed Course is 8 Continuing Professional Development hours – and you can do it completely at your own pace.

Welcome to the course!

• Introduction
• Copyright note
• Welcome to Ultrasound Imaging of the diaphragm
• How to use this course
• Before we begin...

Pre-Course lectures

• Pre-course lectures
• Biomechanics of breathing
• Biochemistry of Breathing
• Psycho-physiology of Breathing

Learning Concepts

• Learning concepts USI

Scope of Practice and Personal Background to USI

• Scope and personal background
• Checkpoint

Machine Setup and Probes Used to Get the Image

• Machine setup and probes
• Checkpoint

Diaphragm Excursion: Anatomy and Technical Background

• Diaphragm Excursion: Anatomy and measurement background

Diaphragm Excursion: Step by Step Instructions

• Diaphragm Excursion: Step by step instructions
• USI Diaphragm Excursion Quick Guide
• Checkpoint

Diaphragm Excursion Practical on Chison USI machine

• Diaphragm excursion, getting the image on USI - machine setup

Diaphragm Excursion Practical Right Side and Left Side

• Diaphragm excursion, getting the image practical - right diaphragm
• Diaphragm excursion, getting the image - left diaphragm

Diaphragm Excursion Practical: Sonoque Machine

• Diaphragm excursion: Practical Sonoque machine Right and Left side
• Self-directed learning - practical

Diaphragm Excursion: Image Interpretation

• Excursion Image interpretation

Diaphragm Thickness - Theory

• Diaphragm Thickness Theory
• Checkpoint

Diaphragm Thickness - Settings for Optimal Scanning

• Diaphragm thickness - settings for optimal scanning

Diaphragm Thickness - Practical - Getting the Diaphragm Thickness Image (Part A)

• Practical - getting the diaphragm thickness image (part A)
• Diaphragm Thickness Quick Guide

Diaphragm Thickness: Practical With Thickness measurements (part B)

• Practical with thickness measurements B
• Self directed learning - practical

Diaphragm thickness - Image Interpretation

• Diaphragm thickness image interpretation

Evidence Base and Machine Comparison

• Evidence Based Practise
• Ultrasound machine comparison
• References

More Resources and Next Steps....

• Wrapping up, and more resources for you...

Note: All e-course purchases will include follow-up instructions on how to access the course.

Course curriculum

• Introduction
• Welcome to the course - Ultrasound Imaging of the Diaphragm
• Course Learning concepts
• The biomechanics of breathing
• The biochemistry of breathing
• The psychoneurohysiology of breathing
• Scope of practice and personal background to USI
• Machine setup and probes used to get the image
• Diaphragm Excursion: Anatomy and technical background
• Diaphragm Excursion: Step by step instructions
• Diaphragm Excursion Practical on USI (machine A)
• Diaphragm Excursion Practical Right side and Left side
• Diaphragm Excursion Practical on USI (machine B)
• Diaphragm Excursion: image interpretation
• Diaphragm Thickness - theory
• Diaphragm Thickness -settings for optimal scanning
• Diaphragm Thickness - practical - getting the diaphragm thickness image (part A)
• Diaphragm Thickness: Practical with thickness measurements (part B)
• Diaphragm thickness -Image Interpretation
• Evidence Base and USI Machine Comparison
• More resources and next steps....

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• Full refund up until 4 weeks prior to the course.
• 50% refund between 4 weeks and 14 calendar days prior to the course, or a participant may substitute another attendee on the course.
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