GEN | Performing an ultrasound of the chest
Tracks
219 | Canon Medical
| Saturday, June 14, 2025 |
| 11:50 AM - 12:40 PM |
| 219 | Canon Medical |
Overview
Ms Carolynne Cormack
Speaker
Ms Carolynne Cormack
Adj Senior Lecturer I Phd Candidate
Monash University
Performing an ultrasound of the chest
Abstract
Recently there have been exciting developments in the use of ultrasound to assess lungs. This workshop presentation will cover key concepts of lung ultrasound, scan techniques and image interpretation for a range of pathology (including pleural effusion, empyema, consolidation, pneumonia, acute pulmonary oedema and pneumothorax). Essentials of normal ultrasound lung artefacts, scan techniques and key diagnostic features will be presented, with case examples.
Biography
Ms Carolynne Cormack FASA |
Monash University
Carolynne is a sonographer with over 30 years experience. She is a passionate educator and is currently undertaking a PhD at Monash University. She is actively engaged in the ASA and wider ultrasound community. Carolynne was awarded ASA Victorian Sonographer of the Year 2022, ASA Fellowship 2018 and ASA Educator of the Year 2016. She is a peer reviewer for several journals and a regularly invited presenter. Her interests include ultrasound in critical care, education development, interdisciplinary collaboration and research.
