Abdominal Ultrasound

Abdominal Ultrasound
Thursday, February 4, 2010 - Saturday, February 6, 2010
Philadelphia, PA

MEETING SPONSOR:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Ultrasound Institute
Radiology CME Program Manager
132 South 10th Street, 7th Floor Main Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5244
Toll-Free (888) 390-5051
(215) 955-8533
FAX (215) 923-9452
Email: JUREI@mail.tju.edu
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jurei/cme

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
132 South 10th Street, 7th Floor Main Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5244
Toll-Free (888) 390-5051
(215) 955-8533
FAX (215) 923-9452
Email: JUREI@mail.tju.edu
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jurei/cme

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
The two-day Abdominal program covers the broad range of applications for ultrasound evaluation of the abdomen. The program consists of lectures supplemented by demonstrations and case reviews. The Saturday optional hands-on experience with live models is provides an opportunity for clinicians to hone skills and develop new ones.

Emphasis is placed on an integrated approach combining details of normal ultrasound anatomy and typical ultrasound patterns of abdominal pathology.

Lecture Topics:
Specific lecture topics include a review of principles of ultrasound physics, instrumentation and imaging techniques including Doppler, and ultrasound evaluation of:

- Detailed abdominal vascular anatomy
- Liver
- Biliary System
- Kidneys and Retroperitoneum
- Pancreas
- Spleen
- Great Vessels
- Thyroid and Parathroid
- Urinary Bladder
- Scrotum
- Pediatric Abdomen (limited)

INSTRUCTORS:
Baltarowich

CME HOURS: 11

LECTURE TOPICS:
Ultrasound