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

• Identify sonographic characteristics associated with hepatobiliary disease, pancreatic pathology, renal disease, and fluid localization.
• Explain the role of ultrasound for extended applications (including but not limited to) pneumothorax, ocular and musculoskeletal procedures in the emergency department.
• Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access.
• Explain imaging techniques and routine scan planes used in cardiac ultrasound.
• Recognize normal cardiac structures & identify ultrasound findings associated with cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, cardiogenic shock, dissection & other hypotensive conditions.
• Discuss imaging techniques, normal and abnormal characteristics associated with lower extremity venous examinations.
• Explain normal sonographic findings and commonly seen abnormalities associated with testicular ultrasound.
• Perform testicular ultrasound exam.
• Describe scanning techniques used in foreign body localization.
• Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

Dates:

September 25-26, 2008

Location:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
4615 Gulf Blvd, Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Registration Fee

$995.00

To register

800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500
Website: www.gcus.com