Course Overview:

This course will equip you with the skills required to perform an ascitic tap in a simulation lab setting using state of the art manikins. Join us to brush up on your skills in readiness for assessment in your clinical environment.

 

This practical skills workshop will cover:

  • Basic anatomy
  • Use of procedure-specific abdominal ultrasound
  • Consent
  • Ascitic tap procedure
  • Tests to request
  • Assessment

Who will benefit:

This course is open to anyone within NUH who will be required to perform diagnostic paracentesis (ascitic tap) in routine clinical practice.

Venue:

DREEAM, A Floor, West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham. NG7 2UH

Duration:

1.5-2 hours

Please contact us if you have any queries.