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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Thyroid and Neck - Training Video

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Thyroid and Neck

 

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Thyroid and Neck

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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Thyroid and Neck

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Overview

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Thyroid and Neck Training Video is designed to review normal and abnormal ultrasound characteristics associated with the evaluation of the pediatric thyroid and neck.

Date of Original Release: 6/13/2019
Reviewed for content accuracy: 6/13/2022
Reviewed by: Gulfcoast Ultrasound CME Committee
This edition valid for credit through: 6/13/2025
Video Length: 00:39:00

Online Video Product Code: OV-PTN
USB Product Code: USB-PTN

Topics

  • Normal Neck and Thyroid Anatomy and Physiology
  • Imaging Protocol
  • Nodular Disease
  • Goiter
  • Benign Findings
  • Malignant Findings
  • Diffuse Disease: Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease
  • Parathyroid

Objectives

  • Demonstrate the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret ultrasound of the pediatric thyroid and neck.
  • Identify neck and thyroid anatomy, including normal variants.
  • Outline scan protocols and techniques for evaluation of the pediatric thyroid and neck.
  • Recognize ultrasound findings associated with diffuse disease.
  • List the benefits of using ultrasound for evaluation of pediatric thyroid and neck pathology.

Audience

Sonographers, physicians and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting pediatric neck and thyroid ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to) emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, pediatric, and primary care.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Sal LaRusso  M.Ed. RDMS, RT(R)

Senior Instructor Radiology.
Chief Sonographer.
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,
Hershey PA.
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 (Co-Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force)
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)
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.


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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