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POCUS Evaluation of the GI Tract & Superficial Structures - Training Video

POCUS Evaluation of the GI Tract & Superficial Structures

 

POCUS Evaluation of the GI Tract & Superficial Structures

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POCUS Evaluation of the GI Tract & Superficial Structures

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Overview

This comprehensive training video provides an in-depth review of the use of POCUS for the evaluation of the GI Tract and superficial structures. Ultrasound scan protocols, normal and pathological sonographic appearance, common pitfalls, and application of established diagnostic criteria are discussed for evaluation of the appendix, small and large bowel obstruction, hernia, and testicular torsion, epididymitis, and hydrocele, varicocele, and orchitis. 

Date of Original Release: 4/16/2024
This edition valid for credit through: 4/16/2027
Video Length: 00:59:00

Online Video Product Code: OV-POCGI
DVD Product Code: VL-POCGI
USB Product Code: USB-POCGI

Topics

  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Appendicitis
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Small and Large Bowel Obstruction
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Hernia
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Testicles

Objectives

  • Describe the POCUS Scan Protocols for evaluation of the appendix.
  • Recognize the appearance of a bowel obstruction.
  • Recognize the appearance of a hernia.
  • Recognize the appearance of testicular torsion, epididymitis/orchitis, varicocele, and hydrocele.

Audience

Physicians, Sonographers, PAs, NPs and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting point-of-care ultrasound examinations of the GI tract and superficial structures. Applicable practice specialties may include (but are not limited to): Radiology, Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Charlotte Derr  MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
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, 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


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 1.25 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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