Starting on:
Nov 12, 2026
Ending on:
Nov 13, 2026
Moderator(s):
Online via Zoom
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
AFRICA ASIA HEALTH DYNAMICS
Claim Points
Nov 12, 2026
Ending on:
Nov 13, 2026
Moderator(s):
Miss
Christine Were
Data Specialist
Venue: Data Specialist
Online via Zoom
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
AFRICA ASIA HEALTH DYNAMICS
Claim Points
Advancing Newborn Care Through Point-of-care Ultrasound
Starting on:
Nov 12, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
Ending on:
Nov 13, 2026
Nov 13, 2026
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Online via Zoom
Description
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) brings real-time imaging to the newborn’s bedside, supporting rapid diagnosis, early intervention and better-informed clinical decisions. In the neonatal unit, it helps clinicians assess pulmonary, cardiac, abdominal and neurological conditions, and guides everyday procedures such as vascular access, endotracheal tube localisation and lumbar puncture. Its value depends on trained clinicians, appropriate equipment and sustained support. Handheld devices are making ultrasound more accessible and with the right training, they can help ensure that every newborn receives timely, high-quality care.
Objectives
By the end, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the role of POCUS in newborn care, including how bedside ultrasound supports faster, safer decisions, especially where other imaging is limited or far away.
2. Identify key neonatal applications, such as lung ultrasound for respiratory distress, cranial ultrasound, focused cardiac assessment, abdominal assessment, and confirming line and tube placement.
3. Recognise the training and competency needs for safe practice, including hands-on skills, supervised scanning and ongoing competency assessment.
4. Discuss how to integrate POCUS into routine neonatal workflows, from triage and stabilisation to monitoring, referral and documentation.
Presenters
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Dr.
Bernard Cheburet
Radiology Resident
Aga Khan University Hospital -
Miss
Esther Mugo
Director, Chief of Medical Education
Africa Asia Health Dynamics Limited