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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta - Online Video

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta

 

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta - Online Video

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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta - Online Video

  • Purpose of Abdominal Aorta Sonography
  • Primary Branches
  • Scan Techniques
  • Routine Protocols and Measurements
  • Pathology

Overview

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta - Online Video is designed for any physician, sonographer or other allied health professional performing and/or interpreting an abdominal aorta ultrasound examination. Anatomy, scan techniques, routine protocols, diagnostic criteria, and commonly seen pathology of the aorta are included.

Date of Original Release: 11/20/2024
This edition valid for credit through: 11/20/2027
Video Length: 00:42:00

Product Code: OV-AA4

Topics

  • Purpose of Abdominal Aorta Sonography
  • Primary Branches
  • Scan Techniques
  • Routine Protocols and Measurements
  • Pathology

Objectives

  • State the purpose for performing abdominal aorta sonography.
  • Identify the abdominal aorta and its primary branches.
  • Outline scan techniques and perform routine protocols to evaluate the abdominal aorta.
  • Recognize commonly seen abdominal aortic pathology.
  • Increase knowledge to perform and/or interpret abdominal aorta sonography.

Audience

Physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals who are involved with performing and/or interpret either a focused or comprehensive abdominal aorta ultrasound exam. Physician participants may include (but not limited to): cardiology, internal medicine, vascular/general surgery, primary care, emergency, hospitalists, and critical care.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Lori Green  BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

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

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Mark Swanson, RDMS, RVT (Senior Clinical/ Product Specialist - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


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


Credits (Optional with additional purchase)

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 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.

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