Hands-On: Increasing US Confidence for ED and CCU/ICU Physicians

Hands-On: Increasing US Confidence for ED and CCU/ICU Physicians
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - Friday, August 21, 2009
St. Pete Beach, FL

MEETING SPONSOR:
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

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

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
4615 Gulf Blvd. Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Toll-Free (800) 619-1900
(727) 363-4500
FAX (727) 363-0811
Email: learn@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=305&scheduleID=296&type=PROGRAM&mode=View#secure

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

1. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform routine scan protocols for the FAST exam, extended FAST, focused echo, abdominal imaging, venous imaging for DVT, and vascular access procedures.
2. Obtain a record of examinations performed to assist with hospital credentialing.
3. Improve proficiency with system optimization.
4. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret emergency medicine or critical care ultrasound examinations.
5. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.
6. Optional Objective: To increase knowledge and confidence to perform routine scan protocols for performing GYN ultrasound examinations.

Course Topics:

- FAST
- Extended FAST applications
- Focused abdominal imaging
- Focused cardiac ultrasound
- Focused venous imaging for DVT
- Vascular access
- GYN ultrasound (optional ½ day session)

CME HOURS: 12

LECTURE TOPICS:
Ultrasound

ACTIVITIES: Beach/Ocean