General Imaging Gulfcoast Ultrasound Programs

Course:

Critical Care Ultrasound - A Hands-On Course For Physicians

Specialty:

Critical Care

Objectives:

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts; Demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound system controls and transducer selection; Perform routine scan protocols for evaluation of the abdomen, venous system of the lower and upper extremities, thorax and adult heart; Recognize normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, thorax, upper and lower extremity venous system and adult heart; Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance in the placement of peripheral and central venous lines and arterial catheters; Demonstrate ultrasound applications in the evaluation of the critically ill unstable patient; Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency and appropriate hospital credentialing has been achieved; Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

Faculty:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Faculty

Course dates:

December 15-17, 2008

Facility:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

City/State:

St Pete Beach, FL

Country:

USA

Tuition:

$1,425

Philips Systems:

HDI 5000, HD11 XE. Other Philips systems may be available upon request.

Accreditation:

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates its educational activities a maximum of 24 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Contact:

Gulfcoast Customer Care Specialist

Phone: 1-800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500

Fax: 727-363-0811

Email: gina@gcus.com