Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound

Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound -- September 2011

Start Date: 9/12/2011
End Date: 9/14/2011
24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
20.25 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s)
Advanced Registration: $1,635.00
Regular Registration: $1,675.00
Location: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd., Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

*The Advanced Registration fee is honored if payment is made/postmarked 21 days or more prior to the beginning date of the program

A $100.00 late fee will apply if registering less than or equal to 7 Days before the course. Call to register if less than or equal to 7 days from course date.

Objectives & Topics
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation to differentiate imaging artifacts.
2. Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications.
3. Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (F.A.S.T. exam).
4. Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis and adult heart.
5. Identify normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis, first trimester OB, ectopic pregnancy & adult heart.
6. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, scan protocols for performing an endovaginal GYN exam.
7. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret emergency ultrasound examinations.
8. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.

Course Topics:
• Essentials of ultrasound principles
• Abdominal scan fundamentals: Image orientation, patient positioning, normal sonographic anatomy and scan protocol
• Abdominal video case studies
• Abdominal pathology
• Cardiac 2D exams
• Evaluation of pericardial effusion
• Video case studies
• Cardiac arrest/Shock/Effusion case studies
• U/S-guided vascular access
• F.A.S.T. exam training
• Trauma ultrasound: Video cases, training issues and pitfalls
• Training and credentialing
• OB/GYN ultrasound anatomy & exam techniques
• Early gestation and ectopic
• PID/Masses
• Hands-on sessions

Faculty
Corky Hecht, BA, RT(N), RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Director
Employee, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Pete Beach, FL
No relevant Commercial Relationships exists

James Mateer, MD, RDMS
Clinical Prof. of Emergency Medicine
Milwaukee, WI
Accepting honorariums, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Consultant accepting honorarium from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.

Theresa Jorgenson RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Coordinator
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Employee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Target Audience
Emergency, trauma, critical care, internal medicine and family practice physicians who will be involved with performing and interpreting ultrasound examinations. Advanced sonographers and PAs also welcome.

CME Credit Statements
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 20.25 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.