This two-volume DVD series provides an in-depth review of the basic rapid trauma ultrasound examination, emergency evaluation of the orbit, ultrasound assessment of pneumothorax, and ultrasound-guided foreign body identification/retrieval. Michael Blaivas, MD, RDMS, a leading expert in emergency ultrasound, uses PowerPoint lectures combined with video cases, and live-demonstrations to clearly present the scan techniques and diagnostic criteria utilized to effectively perform each specific examination. This DVD set is designed for any physician or sonographer involved in performing emergency ultrasound. Physician participants may include (but not limited to) emergency medicine and trauma physicians.

After viewing this video presentation, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the basic probe position used for the FAST examination.
• Recognize the presence of fluid at each of three abdominal quadrants scanned.
• Identify a pericardial effusion on either the subxiphoid or parasternal portions of the FAST examination.
• Properly prepare the patient and the orbit for an emergency ocular scan.
• Identify a retinal detachment on ultrasound.
• Recognize collapse of the globe on ultrasound.
• Describe the correct initial transducer placement for performance of the ultrasound examination to rule out pneumothorax.
• Define what the sliding lung sign is.
• Discuss why a sliding lung sign is absent in the presence of pneumothorax.
• State which transducer is ideal for foreign body identification and explain why.
• Distinguish between surrounding tissues and a foreign body on ultrasound.
• Discuss one technique for ultrasound-guided foreign body retrieval.

Disc 1, The FAST Examination: 1 hour 20 minutes

• Why We Use Ultrasound
• Trauma Windows FAST Exam Demonstration
• Eight Trauma Cases
• Solid Organ Injury
• Diaphragmatic Rupture

Disc 2, Extended Trauma Applications: 59 minutes

• Ultrasound of the Eye
• Occular Demonstration
• Penetrating Wounds
• Injury Outside the Globe
• Ultrasound to Detect Pneumothorax
• The Pneumothorax Examination
• Detection of Intubation
• Evaluation of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships

Michael Blaivas, MD, RDMS
Associate Professor
Director of Emergency Ultrasound
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA

Consultant, accepting honorariums from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. and has no relevant financial interests to disclose.

Additional $25.00 CME processing fee required at time of CME Quiz submission.

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 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This product 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.