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13th CCSK Annual Scientific Conference: Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop
Starting on:
May 13, 2026
Ending on:
May 13, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr. Carolyne Njoki
Consultant Anesthesiologist, Intensive Care Medicine Specialist
Venue:
Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi.
Max Credits:
5 Points

Provider:
CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY OF KENYA
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13th CCSK Annual Scientific Conference: Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop

Starting on:
May 13, 2026
Ending on:
May 13, 2026
Venue:
Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi.

Description

In the ICU of 2026, ultrasound is no longer a tool of the radiology department; it is an essential bedside extension of the clinician's diagnostic and therapeutic toolkit. The POCUS workshop is designed to transition participants from basic image acquisition to the integration of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) workflows that are currently reshaping the global ultrasound market. Innovations in 2026 have enabled handheld, wireless probes to match the diagnostic precision of traditional, cart-based systems and even Cardiac MRI in specific cardiac function assessments. AI algorithms now automate complex tasks such as measuring the Ejection Fraction (EF), assessing the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) for fluid responsiveness, and identifying lung sliding in pneumothorax. For hospitals in Kenya, these "compact systems" offer a cost-effective way to provide high-level care without the footprint or expense of traditional imaging.

Objectives

This workshop focuses on the practical application of these technologies to solve real-world ICU problems: undifferentiated shock, acute respiratory failure, and procedural safety. -Standardization of shock assessment using the RUSH (Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension) protocol, incorporating AI for rapid EF and volume status analysis. -Application of the BLUE (Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency) protocol for the rapid diagnosis of pulmonary edema, pneumonia, and pneumothorax. -Mastery of ultrasound-guided vascular access, now considered the "standard of care" for central venous and arterial catheterization. -Utilization of POCUS for multi-system monitoring, including gastric volume assessment to prevent aspiration and optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) for intracranial pressure trends. -Introduction to the "VExUS" (Venous Excess Ultrasound) score to quantify systemic congestion and guide fluid removal in septic or heart failure patients.

Presenters

  1. Dr. Martin Musumbi
    Clinical Assistant Professor, ICU Director and Section Head Critical Care

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