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Overview

Topics

Objectives

Audience

Faculty

Credits

Resources

Overview

Ultrasound and Electrodiagnosis (EMG) of the Median Nerve training video is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to the use of ultrasound for the assessment of the median nerve and carpal tunnel. The presentation is structured to review the nerve anatomy, clinical assessment, the relative value and technical approach of routine electrophysiologic techniques, scanning techniques, and image optimization with ultrasound. In addition, the clinical basis for utilizing ultrasound for assessment of both normal / abnormal sonographic characteristics of the nerves, muscles, and other related anatomy is included.

Date of Original Release: 4/13/2023
This edition valid for credit through: 4/13/2026
Video Length: 1:43:00

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

Topics

Anatomy, Scan Techniques and Pathology of the Median Nerve and Carpal Tunnel
Goals of the Electrodiagnostic Examination for Carpal Tunnel Entrapment
Cross Sectional Area Nerve Measurements
Assessment for Anatomic Variants
Neovascularization in Chronic Conditions
Ultrasound Evaluation of Post-surgical Complications

Objectives

State clinical indications for ultrasound of the median nerve.
List routine electrodiagnostic techniques for assessment of the median nerve.
Recognize sonographic appearance of the median nerve anatomy.
List ultrasound examination protocols and scan techniques for evaluation of the median nerve including post-surgical assessment.
Identify commonly seen median nerve pathology recognized with ultrasound and apply diagnostic criteria for accurate diagnosis.

Audience

Physicians, PA’s, sonographers and other medical professionals who will be involved with performing and/or interpreting peripheral nerve ultrasound and electrophysiologic examinations. Physicians may include (but is not limited to) neurology, pain medicine, PM & R, sports medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, anesthesia and radiology.

Faculty

Jeffrey Strakowski MD

Clinical Professor, Dept. of PM&R
The Ohio State University
Associate Director of Medical Education,
Dept. of PM&R. at OhioHealth
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, Ohio.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
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

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
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 2.00 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.