Vnitr Lek 2023, 69(4):233-236 | DOI: 10.36290/vnl.2023.044

The current training for non­‑echocardiographers in University Hospital Hradec Králové

Petr Grenar1, Jiří Nový1, 2, Karel Mědílek2, Martin Jakl1, 3
1 Klinika urgentní medicíny, Fakultní nemocnice Hradec Králové
2 I. interní kardio­‑angiologická klinika, Fakultní nemocnice Hradec Králové
3 Katedra vojenského vnitřního lékařství a vojenské hygieny, Fakulta vojenského zdravotnictví, Univerzita obrany, Hradec Králové

Emergency echocardiography is a reproducible method providing clinically significant information during the process of primary assessment of the acute cardiovascular diseases. The main aim of the course is implementation of the emergency echocardiography by non-cardiologist is the standardization of the procedure, structured training system and agreement on the competences. The article summaries the current training for non-echocardiographers in University Hospital Hradec Králové.

Keywords: ultrasonography, echocardiography, emergency medicine, internal medicine.

Accepted: May 31, 2023; Published: June 22, 2023  Show citation

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Grenar P, Nový J, Mědílek K, Jakl M. The current training for non­‑echocardiographers in University Hospital Hradec Králové. Vnitr Lek. 2023;69(4):233-236. doi: 10.36290/vnl.2023.044.
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