Hands-On Critical Care Ultrasound - A Course For Physicians

Hands-On Critical Care Ultrasound - A Course For Physicians
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - Friday, May 29, 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=259&scheduleID=250&type=PROGRAM&mode=View

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

1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts.
2. Demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound system controls and transducer selection.
3. Perform routine scan protocols for evaluation of the abdomen, venous system of the lower and upper extremities, thorax and adult heart.
4. Recognize normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, thorax, upper and lower extremity venous system and adult heart.
5. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance in the placement of peripheral and central venous lines and arterial catheters.
6. Demonstrate ultrasound applications in the evaluation of the critically ill unstable patient.
7. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency and appropriate hospital credentialing has been achieved.
8. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

INSTRUCTORS:
Derr, Levitov, Tchorz, Hecht

CME HOURS: 24.0

LECTURE TOPICS:
Ultrasound

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