FAMUS Curriculum
Society for Acute Medicine Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound
- Thoracic / Lung: Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Oedema (B-lines), Lung Consolidation.
- Abdominal: Free Fluid / Ascites, Renal Tract Hydronephrosis, Urinary Retention / Bladder Volume.
- Vascular / DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis 2-point / 3-point compression ultrasound protocol.
FUSIC Heart Curriculum
Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care & Acute Medicine
- Qualitative LVEF Estimation: Visual estimation of left ventricular systolic performance (Normal, Mild, Moderate, Severe impairment).
- Right Ventricular Assessment: RV dilatation and TAPSE (Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion).
- Pericardial Effusion & IVC: Detection of pericardial effusion and IVC collapsibility assessment.