I'm Jeffrey Schouten from Belgium and genuinely excited to see that a congress focused on emergency and intensive care medicine is placing such a strong emphasis on ultrasound. To me, ultrasound is truly the stethoscope of the modern physician—an essential tool for bedside diagnosis and decision-making.

That's why I believe it's so important to have dedicated discussions and sessions on ultrasound at a congress like this. It reflects how far we've come in integrating this technology into everyday clinical practice, and it's a critical step in ensuring all healthcare professionals are empowered to use it effectively.