Point-of-Care Ultrasound Series: Volume 1 includes 9 individual CME Vitals designed for the demanding schedules of the Point-of-Care Physician, Sonographer or other medical professional. Complete each CME Vital at your leisure, on your choice of device, and save/print your CME certificate. This volume will provide the learner an overview of various Point of Care Ultrasound applications including: focused echo views, the focused venous exam, FAST exam, ocular ultrasound, pneumothorax, aortic evaluation, fracture assessment, ultrasound-guided needle placement, and renal imaging.
Date of Original Release: 5/16/2017
Reviewed for content accuracy: 1/10/2020
Reviewed by: Gulfcoast Ultrasound CME Committee
This edition valid for credit through: 1/10/2023
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The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta CME Vital reviews the anatomy and physiology of the aorta for point of care ultrasound applications. Additionally, exam indications and techniques are discussed.
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FAST Exam (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) CME Vital activity reviews patient position, transducer (probe) placement, and structures visualized in each of the 6 respective views of a normal FAST EXAM.
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Focused 2D Cardiac Views CME Vital reviews the most commonly used scan planes when performing a 2D echocardiogram. Patient positioning, transducer placement, and structures visualized in each respective view are included. Corresponding diagrams and 2D images are also provided.
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Focused Venous Ultrasound CME Vital activity provides the participant an overview of anatomy and physiology of the lower extremity venous system for point of care ultrasound. Additionally, indications and exam techniques will be reviewed.
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Ocular Ultrasound CME Vital activity is designed to provide an introduction to ocular ultrasound. Indications, applications, ocular anatomy, and normal ultrasound findings are discussed.
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Ultrasound Evaluation of Pneumothorax CME Vital activity demonstrates the role of ultrasound in diagnosing pneumothorax. The benefits and limitations of ultrasound for lung ultrasound, scan techniques, and diagnostic criteria are all discussed.
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Ultrasound for Fracture Assessment CME Vital reviews examination techniques for fracture assessment of the extremities and ribs.
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Ultrasound-Guided Needle Placement CME Vital demonstrates the various scan techniques and approaches for performing ultrasound-guided procedures.
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Ultrasound of the Normal Renal Anatomy CME Vital provides an overview of normal renal anatomy, structural and vasculature frames, as well as the lab values indicating renal disease. Additionally, examination technique are reviewed.
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