Hands-On Introduction to Abdominal Sonography - A Course For Physicians & Sonographers

Hands-On Introduction to Abdominal Sonography - A Course For Physicians & Sonographers
Monday, March 30, 2009 - Wednesday, April 1, 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:
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http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=250&scheduleID=241&type=PROGRAM&mode=View

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

1. Explain the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation.
2. Describe the abdominal cross-sectional anatomy, scan protocols and routine measurements.
3. Identify normal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal vasculature.
4. Discuss imaging characteristics of commonly seen pathology associated with the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen kidneys, retroperitoneum, and vasculature.
5. Describe scanning protocols and normal/abnormal characteristics for the evaluation of the thyroid, testicles, and appendix.
6. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.
7. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

INSTRUCTORS:
Derr, Green, Hecht

CME HOURS: 24.0

LECTURE TOPICS:
Chest, Ultrasound

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