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Scientific Programme 2013 Day 1 Monday 9th December Main Foyer 09:00- 17:00
Manufacturers’ Exhibition
Hall 1 08:30- 09:30 09:30
Registration Opening & Presidential Address
Dr Paul Sidhu, BMUS President
Gastro-Intestinal Ultrasound 1
Chairs – Dr Paul Sidhu, King’s College Hospital, London, Jane Smith, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds
09:45 – 09:55
Managing upper GI imaging dilemmas in common biliary and pancreatic problems – US, Dr Tim Hoare, The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
09:55 – 10:05
Managing upper GI imaging dilemmas in common biliary and pancreatic problems – CT, Dr Rob Holmes, The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
10:05 – 10:15
Managing upper GI imaging dilemmas in common biliary and pancreatic problems – MRI, Dr Oliver Byass, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust
10:15 – 10:30
Bringing it all together. The MDT approach to problem solving. Panel discussion
10:30 – 10:35
Slingitis- rare cause of a groin pain clinically masquerading as hernia or haematoma, R Alcock1, P Sankaye1, S. Chhatani, C Gutteridge1, S Freeman1, 1Plymouth NHS Trust and Peninsula Radiology Academy
10:35 – 10:40
Don’t Close the Door on Differential Diagnosis, S Murley, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Gastro-Intestinal Ultrasound 2: Exploring the bowel
Chairs – Jane Smith, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, Dr Laurence Berman, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge
Acute lower abdominal pain – it’s not all Gynae!
11:15 – 11:35
Problem solving – Acute RIF, Dr Nigel Grunshaw, University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS
11:40 – 12:05
Problem solving – Acute LIF, Dr Tony Higginson, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Winchester
12:05 – 12:30
Gastrointestinal Ultrasound - CT & MRI v US when to bail out, Dr Peter Rodgers, Leicester Royal Infirmary
12:30 – 12:40
Ultrasound findings in patients with visceral leishmaniasis, MZ Mahmoud1,2, S Khalid 2, AA Abdulla3, 1Salman bin Abdulaziz University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Al-Kharj- Saudi Arabia2Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Medical Radiological Science, Basic Sciences Department, Khartoum- Sudan3, Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Medical Radiological Science, Radiotherapy Department, Khartoum- Sudan.
12:40 – 12:50
Initial experience in the application of contrast enhanced us in the characterisation of renal cysts at a UK centre, R Ahmad1, Y Higashi1, G Mann2,B Sherwood2, T Walton2, 1Dept of Radiology, Nottingham, 2 Nottingham Urology Centre
12:50 – 12:55
Incidental finding of a very rare high aggressive primitive peritoneal neoplasm, C Popescu, Medsana Bucharest Medical Center, Bucharest, Romania
12:55 – 13:05
An unusual direction for a gallbladder to perforate, M Nicholls, A Clifford, York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Hall 2
Gastro-Intestinal Ultrasound 3: GI Problem solving - the forgotten bits
Chairs – Dr Laurence Berman, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, Dr Tim Hoare, The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
14:00 – 14:20
Omentum, peritoneum and the mesentery, Dr Tony Higginson, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Winchester
14:20 – 14:40
Acute small bowel, Dr Nigel Grunshaw, University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS
14:40 – 15:00
Hints, tips & pitfalls, Dr Tony Higginson, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Winchester, Dr Nigel Grunshaw, University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS
15:00 – 15:10
The use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the assessment of complex renal cysts- Findings from a systematic review, CA Logie1, MA McNeill1, B Stenberg1, ST Elliott1, S Richards2, 1The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, 2Teesside University, Middlesborough
15:10 – 15:20
Contrast enhanced ultrasound vs renal DTPA in the detection of perfusion defects in early renal transplants- Preliminary findings, B Stenberg1, ST Elliott1, N Caplin21, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, 2Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne
15:20 – 15:25
Contrast enhanced ultrasound as a problem solving tool in the follow up of post radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of a renal cell carcinoma, M Shah1, TM Wah2 1,2 Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
15:25 – 15:35
A case of Polyorchidism confirmed by ultrasound, RM Wilson, P Parker, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Hospitals Trust
Hall 1
Gastro-Intestinal Ultrasound 4 - Masterclass – GI meets MSK
Chair - Dr Tony Higginson, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Winchester
16:00 – 16:30
GI Masterclass - Bowel
Led by: Dr Nigel Grunshaw, University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS
Above the Inguinal Ligament
Normal Anatomy, Technique
Live Demonstration
16.30 - 17.00
GI Masterclass – Hernia
Led by: Dr Raj Sinha, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
Below the Inguinal Ligament
Normal Anatomy, Technique
Live Demonstration
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Northern Rock Hall
Physics 1
Chairs – Dr Carmel Moran, University of Edinburgh, Dr Emma Chung, University of Leicester
09:45 – 10:15
The development of linear array technology, Dr Tony Whittingham, The General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
10:15 – 10:25
Analysis of air reverberation patterns for the assessment of transducer lens wear, B Ward, S Bell, J Tong, Regional Medical Physics Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
10:25 – 10:35
Implementing an ultrasound QA programme: the benefits, NJ Dudley, D Harries, Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln
10:35 – 10:45
Assessment of the performance of high frequency ultrasound transducers using the Edinburgh Pipe Phantom, CM Moran1, Erwan Filoux3, J Ketterling3, J Mamou3, B Ellis2, A Janeczko2, SD Pye2,1 Medical Physics, Centre for Cardiovascular Science, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, 2 Medical Physics Department, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, 3Lizzi Center for Biomedical Engineering, Riverside Research, New York, F.L. Lizzi Center for Biomedical Engineering, New York
Physics 2
Chairs – Dr Carmel Moran, University of Edinburgh, Dr Jeff Bamber, Institute for Cancer Research, Sutton
11.30 – 12:00
Ultrasonic microbubbles – a masterchef approach, Dr Tony Evans, University of Leeds
12:00 – 12:30
Controlling cavitation for therapy: a new mechanism for focused ultrasound surgery, Dr Paul Prentice, The University of Dundee
12:30 – 12:40
The effects of acoustic reverberation on sonoporation studies, T Quinn1, P Verma1, 1Dept of Medical Physics, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation
12:40 – 12:50
Measurement of the abdominal aorta, outer and inners, which works best? R Weston Smith1, S Wolstenhulme2, JA Evans1, 1Medical Physics, University of Leeds, 2School of Healthcare, University of Leeds
12:50 – 13:00
Enhanced needle visibility in ultrasound guided intervention, Y Kuang1, A Hilgers1, X Liao1, M Sadiq1, G Corner2, Z Huang1, 1School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK, 2 Medical Physics, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Physics 3
Chairs – Dr Carmel Moran, Prof Peter Hoskins, University of Edinburgh
14:00 – 14: 30
Science & technology - elastography - reviewing the guidelines, Dr Jeff Bamber, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton
14:30 – 14:40
Exploring the role of shear wave elastography in ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia, GA Corner1, H Lockwood2, GA McLeod3, S Munirama, 1Department of Medical Physics, NHS Tayside, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, 2School of Medicine, University of Dundee, 3Institute of Academic Anaesthesia, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, 4Wythenshaw Hospital, Manchester
14:40 – 15:10
Looking to the future with elastography, Dr Jeff Bamber, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton
BMUS Young Investigator Session Chairs – Prof Peter Hoskins, University of Edinburgh, Dr Emma Chung, University of Leicester
15:45 – 16:00
High-frequency acoustic properties of a tissue-mimicking material suitable for preclinical Doppler phantoms, DA Kenwright1, S Rajagopal2, N Sadhoo2, T Anderson1, GA Gray1, PW Hadoke1, CM Moran1, B Zeqiri2, PR Hoskins1, 1BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2Acoustics and Ionising Radiation Division, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
16:00 – 16:15
The effect of Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI) on ultrasound machine values for obstetric presets, A Turpin1,2, S Wolstenhulme1,2, JA Evans3, 1Department of Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, 2School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, 3Medical Physics, School of Medicine, University of Leeds
16:15 – 16:30
High volume image guided injections with or without steroid for Achilles tendinopathy - a prospective study, HA Abdulhussein, D Morrissey, O Chan, Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry
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Ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsies: diagnostic adequacy and complications - the experience at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, N Birdi, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
16:45 – 17:00
Early arthritis ultrasound by sonographers: a 4 year outcome study, UA Raja, S Patel, L Singh, DJ Shah, S Hamdulay, H Penn, D Remedios, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow
Hall 2
Service Delivery: Clinical Management 1
Chairs – Pam Parker, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Heather Venables, University of Derby
09:45 – 10:05
Service delivery - indemnity explored. When does a Sonographer need their union? Prof Audrey Paterson, Society and College of Radiographers
10:05 – 10:35
Contracts & HR issues employment law, challenges and tips for success trade union and individual consultation obligations, Iain Birrell, Thompsons Solicitors, Newcastle upon Tyne
10:35 – 11:00
The impact of market forces in ultrasound
Beam hardening - is there a role for Band 6 in ultrasound?
Sharks in the water – direct entry to ultrasound? Pam Parker, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Borsha Sarker, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Service Delivery: Clinical Management 2
Chairs – Pam Parker, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Heather Venables, University of Derby
11:30 – 11:50
Advanced practice. The Consultant Sonographer, a success story? Alison McGuinness, Mid Yorks Hospitals NHS Trust
11:50 – 12:10
Workforce planning. Training: solutions to a sustainable workforce, Jean Wilson, University of Leeds
12:10 – 12:20
Radiography specialties ultrasound training pilot scheme - the clinical training department experience, RM Wilson, P Parker, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust
12:20 – 12.40
Recruitment & retention. What does career progression look like in ultrasound? Prof Audrey Paterson, Society and College of Radiographers
12:40 – 13:00
Service Delivery Panel Discussion.
Indemnity Explored - Advanced Practice, 7 Day Working - Workforce Planning, Market Forces Recruitment & Retention
Hall 1 14:00 – 15:30
Service Delivery: Clinical Management 3
Star feature
Chairs – Borsha Sarker, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Dr Rhodri Evans, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board
Medico-legal Masterclass, Andrew P Andrews MBE, Bond Solon, London
Hall 2
Clinical Management 4 – Contrast
Chairs – Dr Simon Freeman, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Dr Rhodri Evans, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board
16:00 - 16:20
Contrast ultrasound: practicalities and barriers, Jane Smith, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds
16:20 – 16:40
CEUS - An opportunity to add value to the patient experience, Dr Tim Hoare, The Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
16:40 – 17:00
Implementing National Guidance, Pam Parker, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust
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Barbour Room 09.00 - 17.00
Focused Echo Point of Care Integrated Training
Led by: Dr Nick Athey, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesborough, Dr Bob Jarman, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
A day of Focused Point of Care Echocardiography designed to meet the needs of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine Clinicians with experienced faculty, including guest speaker, ASUM President Adrian Goudie, Perth, Australia.
Small group practical hands-on training, lectures and learning materials.
Complimentary access to the Technical Exhibition. Pre-booked delegates only.
Music Education Centre Veterinary
Chairs – Sue Halson-Brown, University of Portsmouth, Dr Jo Arthur, Downland Veterinary Group, Bognor Regis
09:45 - 10:45
Abdominal ultrasound in small animal practice - how to obtain and interpret good quality images‌ and should I (can I) take a sample?? Dr Sophie Betts, Northeast Veterinary Imaging
11:15 - 13:00
Practical workshop and hands-on training
Led by: Dr Sophie Betts, Northeast Veterinary Imaging and sponsored by BCF
14:00 - 15:30
Knobs and Buttons for Cardiac Ultrasound, Dr Chris Fellows, Lakes Cardiology Services, North West
Echocardiography for the general practitioner - its use in diagnosing and monitoring cats and dogs with cardiac disease, Dr Jo Arthur, Downland Veterinary Group, Bognor Regis
To measure or not to measure - pitfalls in the interpretation of echocardiography measurements, Dr Serena Brownlie, Collier and Brock Veterinary Surgery, Troon
16:00 - 17:00
Practical workshop and hands-on training
Led by: Dr Serena Brownlie, Collier and Brock Veterinary Surgery, Troon and sponsored by BCF