Basic FATE (Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography)

FATE is the original focused echo protocol practiced since 1989.
FATE is learned quickly and easily and can be applied in a multitude of clinical scenarios: perioperatively as well as in intensive care medicine, emergency medicine or resuscitation. FATE can be performed with the patient in a supine or even sitting position, providing a quick guidance to interpret sonocardiographic findings and to put them in clinical context.

There are two FATE levels:
Basic FATE (one day course):

Based on two dimensional imaging of the easiest cardiac views including M-mode.
Advanced FATE (one day course):

Extended cardiac views and Doppler ultrasound for cardiac output and pressure measurement together with assessment of left ventricle diastolic function.

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Objective

Provide the attendees with basic sonocardiographic skills for the non-cardiologist in order to guide instant cardio-pulmonary optimization.

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Who can attend?

No prior experience is required. It is, however, highly recommended to prepare the theoretical basics provided by an easy-to-use E-learning module, included in the fee, as the course will primarily consist of hands-on-training (HOT) in small groups.

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Language

English & German (HOT)

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Maximum number of participants: 16

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Please contact for more information or help with travel and accomodation:

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contact@afel.org

Alexander Kulier, MD

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diana.thuerriedl@ordensklinikum.at

+43-732-7676-3501

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Chief instructor

Michael Kellermayr, MD

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President

Prof. Kurt Rützler, MD

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Location

Anesthesiology Intensive Care Unit

Ordensklinikum Elisabethinen Linz

Fadingerstr. 1

4020 LINZ