23 FEBRUARY 2017

Venue: Liverpool HospitalIngham Institute Clinical Skills & Simulation CentreElizabeth Street, Liverpool. Sydney NSW, Australia

The Sydney 2017 Thoracic UltrasoundWorkshop

A Workshop for respiratory physicians, intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons and advanced trainees to explore the principles and practices of bedside ultrasound as

extension of thoracic clinical practice

Limited to Twenty fourParticipants

Liverpool Hospital

Welcome

Proudly sponsored by

Liverpool Hospital has been operating continuously

since the end of the eighteenth century. It was

originally run as a hospital for soldiers and convicts,

starting as a tent hospital in the 1790’s. The

first brick hospital was established in 1813 on a

portion of land beside the Georges River. A larger

stone hospital building was designed by Francis

Greenway, built by convict labour and opened in

1825.

The Hospital is located in one of the fastest

growing areas in the State, with more than one

million people expected to reside in south western

Sydney by 2018

Liverpool Hospital has capacity for 857 beds, 23

operating rooms and 60 critical care beds, as well

as a comprehensive ambulatory care centre and is

home to the Ingham’s Institute of Applied Medical

Research.

With over 4500 staff, Liverpool Hospital campus

is one of the biggest and busiest tertiary referral

hospitals in Australia providing a comprehensive

range of clinical specialities. We have a strong

commitment to teaching and research across many

disciplines.

The course is specifically designed to up skill in-training and practicing thoracic clinicians with the

essential skills of bedside thoracic ultrasound.

This course can be accredited towards a formal recognition of competency awarded by the Thoracic

Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Course Content

Cost

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Convener

Introduction to Thoracic Ultrasound• Basic principles and physics of ultrasound• Common artefacts• Probe manipulation + image optimisation techniques• Assessment of pleural pathology - Effusions, Consolidation, Pleural based lesions• Hands-on practice on patients and animal models • Small working groups (3-4 group)

$300 (inc GST)

To register visit http://www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/liverpool/events.html

Ms Debra Sharp

Phone [02] 8738 8089

Dr Jonathan Williamson

Email jpw@jwilliamson.com.au

TravelLiverpool Hospital is easily accessible from Sydney city by train or taxi. The journey is 33kms from the city (about 50 minutes by train and 45 minutes by car - off peak travel). It costs approximately $90.00 by taxi one-way. Alternatively you can book into one of the hotels/motels listed under accommodation.

Getting here by trainTrains to Liverpool Station run approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from Central Station, Sydney CBD. 5 minute walk from staff to the hospital. Please check the city rail web-site closer to the conference time. http://www.cityrail.info/

Getting here by carThere are 3 parking stations at Liverpool Hospital. P1 is located below the Thomas and Rachel Moore Education Centre, Elizabeth Street. P2 is located at the corner of Campbell and Forbes Streets, and P3 is located on the corner of Lachlan and Hart Street. Enquiries: 02 9822 4211 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (approx. $24.00 per day)

AccommodationThe preferred conference hotel is Quest Liverpool or The Holiday Inn Warwick Farm. Please be aware that you are responsible for booking your own accommodation and it is strongly advised that you reserve a room at the earliest possible date.

Quest LiverpoolLocated a short 6 minute walk to Liverpool Hospital39 Scott Street, Liverpool NSW 2170Bookings: [02] 8738 0800 $153 Studio Apartment

Holiday Inn Warwick FarmLocated a short 5 minute drive to Liverpool Hospital355 Hume Hightway, Warwick Farm NSW 2170Bookings: [02] 9726 1222 and quote YXEEH$159 p/n and includes breakfast