Gulfcoast: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract
Overview
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract training video is designed to cover scan techniques, protocols and ultrasound characteristics of the appendix and GI tract.
Topics
- Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pylorus
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Intussusception
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Small Bowel Obstruction
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Crohn’s Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Pneumoperitoneum
Objectives
- Increase knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret ultrasound of the appendix and GI tract.
- Identify normal characteristics of the GI tract and appendix.
- List the benefits and pitfalls of ultrasound in the GI tract.
- Identify ultrasound characteristics associated with pyloric stenosis, intussusception, small bowel obstruction, appendicitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, pneumoperitoneum, and necrotizing enterocolitis.
Audience
Physicians, sonographers, PA’s, NP’s and other medical professionals involved with performing ultrasound in a primary care setting. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to): primary care/ family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, hospitalists, critical care, gastroenterologists.
Price : $15
