Ultrasound Evaluation of the Median Nerve

Overview

Topics

Objectives

Audience

Faculty

Credits

Price

Overview

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Median Nerve CME Vital covers the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Topics include Carpal Tunnel symptoms, Benefits of using ultrasound to evaluate CTS, Transducer selection and Scan Techniques, and diagnostic criteria

Date of Original Release: 10/11/2017

Reviewed for content accuracy: 10/11/2020
Reviewed by: Gulfcoast Ultrasound CME Committee

This edition valid for credit through: 10/11/2023

1 year/365 days of Unlimited Access from date of purchase. Expires on 9/24/2024 if purchased today.

Code: VIT-UEMN
ID: 3651

Topics

Techniques & Protocols
Bony & Muscular Upper Extremity Landmarks
Tendons
Normal & Abnormal Measurements

Objectives

Recall the scan techniques and protocols for evaluating the median nerve.
Identify the bony and muscular landmarks when evaluating the upper extremity for CTS.
Recognize the tendons when evaluating the carpal tunnel.
Recognize normal and abnormal measurements when evaluating the median nerve.

Price

Registration: $25.00

Group pricing available – Please Call (727)363-4500 for details.

Audience

Sonographers, physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, or other medical professionals performing and/or interpreting ultrasound evaluation of the median nerve. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to): radiology, orthopedics, sports medicine, pain management, emergency medicine, neurology, anesthesiology, and primary care.

Faculty

Kathy Quenneville BS, RMSKS, RDMS, RT (R)

Lead Sonographer Musculoskeletal at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Commerce Township, Michigan
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty & Content Disclosures...

Faculty Disclosure
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Medical Director, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center Boston, MA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.

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Credits

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this internet activity enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course 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.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Median Nerve - CME Vital