Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia - A Hands-On Course For Physicians & CRNAs

Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia - A Hands-On Course For Physicians & CRNAs
Monday, August 31, 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=264&scheduleID=255&type=PROGRAM&mode=View

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

1. Discuss the basic fundamental of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
2. Explain the advantages of using ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
3. Identify the topographic and cross-sectional brachial plexus anatomy.
4. Demonstrate imaging techniques for performing ultrasound-guided upper extremities anesthesia using interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular and axillary approaches on live models.
5. Demonstrate imaging techniques for performing ultrasound-guided lower extremities anesthesia using femoral, popliteal and saphenous approaches on live models.
6. List the indications and applications for performing ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement and apply skills using inanimate phantoms.
7. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

INSTRUCTORS:
Beach, Hecht

CME HOURS: 8.0

LECTURE TOPICS:
Musculoskeletal, Ultrasound

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