The Scripps 2nd Annual Point of Care Ultrasound CME Course covers topics such as:
- Obtain appropriate images of various anatomical structures of the body in order to recognize normal anatomy and to begin to appreciate critical pathology
- Operate any point of care ultrasound machine with the ability to select the proper probe, pick the correct exam type, and manipulate machine settings (frequency, gain , and depth) to optimize the ultrasound image
- Important types of ultrasound artifacts and their role in image acquisition and in image interpretation
- General terms used when describing an ultrasound study (anechoic, echogenic, and acoustic shadowing)
- Different exam protocols to effectively diagnosis critical pathology and to guide critical treatment decisions in patient care
- The performance and interpretation of basic and advanced point -of-care ultrasound examinations
- Ultrasound techniques that will improve the performance of invasive procedures such as vascular access , thoracentesis, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, foreign body removal, and abscess drainage
The Scripps 2nd Annual Point of Care Ultrasound CME Course brings together:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners