Hands-On Advanced Emergency Ultrasound - A Course For Physicians

Hands-On Advanced Emergency Ultrasound - A Course For Physicians
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - Friday, September 18, 2009
St. Pete Beach, FL

MEETING SPONSOR:
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Heather Curlee
4615 Gulf Blvd.
Suite #205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Toll-Free 1-800-619-1900
(727)363-4500
FAX (727)363-0811
Email: heather@gcus.com
Website: http://www.gcus.com

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
4615 Gulf Blvd.
Suite #205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Toll-Free 1-800-619-1900
(727)363-4500
FAX (727)363-0811
Email: heather@gcus.com
Website: http://www.gcus.com

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=243&scheduleID=234&type=PROGRAM&mode=View

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

1. Identify sonographic characteristics associated with hepatobiliary disease, pancreatic pathology, renal disease, and fluid localization.
2. Explain the role of ultrasound for extended applications (including but not limited to) pneumothorax, ocular and musculoskeletal procedures in the emergency department.
3. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access.
4. Explain imaging techniques and routine scan planes used in cardiac ultrasound.
5. Recognize normal cardiac structures & identify ultrasound findings associated with cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, cardiogenic shock, dissection & other hypotensive conditions.
6. Discuss imaging techniques, normal and abnormal characteristics associated with lower extremity venous examinations.
7. Explain normal sonographic findings and commonly seen abnormalities associated with testicular ultrasound.
8. Perform testicular ultrasound exam.
9. Describe scanning techniques used in foreign body localization.
10. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

INSTRUCTORS:
Dewitz, Mateer, Derr, Hecht

CME HOURS: 16.0

LECTURE TOPICS:
Ultrasound

ACTIVITIES: Beach/Ocean, Golf/Tennis, Sail/Cruise