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| Feb 20 - 22, 2012 | | | Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics & be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination.
4. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics.
5. List methods for obtaining quantitative information & state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
6. Describe & characterize plaque & other pathologies associated with cerebrovascular disease.
7. Discuss IMT measurements & evaluation & their clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease.
8. Integrate the information to include and prepare a structured report for a carotid ultrasound examination.
9. Increase knowledge to perform and/or interpret carotid U/S exams.
Course Topics:
- Doppler/Color fundamentals
- Anatomy/physiology and disease progression
- Normal spectral analysis
- Carotid scan protocol
- Disease progression & clinical history
- Carotid stenosis assessment
- IMT: Measurement and Evaluation
- Interactive interpretation case studies
- Non-atherosclerotic abnormalities
- Carotid pitfalls — a case-based approach
- How to structure a report (case examples)
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Feb 23 - 24, 2012 | | | Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems.
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics & be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this data for recognizing technical errors, which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols & document Doppler waveforms for arterial & venous evaluations of the lower extremity.
4. Perform routine scan protocol for upper extrem. venous evaluation.
5. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics and waveform characteristics for diagnosing arterial and venous disease.
6. Explain methods for obtaining quantitative data and the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
7. Recognize imaging characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT.
8. State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease.
9. Describe vein mapping techniques for determining suitability as a potential arterial bypass graft.
10. Increase knowledge to perform and/or interpret upper & lower peripheral vascular ultrasound exams.
Course Topics:
- Doppler fundamentals
- Venous anatomy/scan techniques, normal characteristics and - pathology
- Upper extremity venous evaluation
- Saphenous vein mapping
- Live demo: Venous insufficiency and upper extremities
- Lower extremity evaluation for DVT
- Lower extremity arterial anatomy/physiology
- Clinical exam/indirect testing
- Direct testing/duplex scanning
- Live demos: duplex arterial, segmental pressures
- Treatment of lower PAD
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Feb 23 - 24, 2012 | | | Intro to Venous Imaging and Ultrasound Evaluation for Vein Therapy |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous systems.
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols, & document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluation of the lower extremity.
4. Perform routine scan protocols for venous evaluation of the upper extremity.
5. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics and waveform characteristics for identifying venous disease.
6. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT.
7. Discuss the use of ultrasound guidance and its role in the treatment of venous insufficiency.
8. Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret upper and lower peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Doppler fundamentals
- Venous anatomy/scan techniques and normal characteristics
- Evaluation of venous pathology
- Live demo: evaluation for DVT and venous insufficiency
- Upper extremity venous evaluation
- Saphenous vein mapping
- U/S evaluation for pre and post vein ablation therapy
- Venous insufficiency and perforator evaluation
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 19 - 21, 2012 | | | Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation to describe imaging artifacts.
2. Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications.
3. Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images
4. Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (F.A.S.T. exam).
5. Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis and adult heart.
6. Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis, first trimester OB, ectopic pregnancy and adult heart.
7. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access.
8. Perform a transabdominal GYN ultrasound examination.
9. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, scan protocols for performing an endovaginal ultrasound exam.
10. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret emergency ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Essentials of ultrasound principles
- Abdominal scan fundamentals: Image orientation, patient positioning, normal sonographic anatomy and scan protocol
- Abdominal video case studies
- Abdominal pathology
- Cardiac 2D exams
- Evaluation of pericardial effusion
- Video case studies
- Cardiac arrest/Shock/Effusion case studies
- U/S-guided vascular access
- F.A.S.T. exam training
- Trauma ultrasound: Video cases, training issues and pitfalls
- Training and credentialing
- OB/GYN ultrasound anatomy & exam techniques
- Early gestation and ectopic
- PID/Masses
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 21 - 23, 2012 | | | Transcranial Doppler and Imaging Course |
| | Description: | PVICME and Swedish Neuroscience Institute continue to collaborate on this well received course which utilizes the educational expertise and resources unique to each organization. The result is a faculty with diverse interests and areas of specialization, a curriculum that is comprehensive and in-depth and hands-on sessions that utilize actual patient models with pathology specific to attendees’ needs and interests.
| | | Location: | Swedish Hospital, Cherry Hill Seattle, WA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Diane Fields | | | Director(s): | Keith Fujioka, Colleen Douville | | | Sponsor: | PVICME | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 425-398-7772 | | | Email: | dfields@pacificvascular.com | | | Web Address: | www.pvicme.com | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 22 - 23, 2012 | | | Advanced Emergency Ultrasound Course |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify sonographic characteristics associated with hepatobiliary disease, pancreatic pathology, renal disease and fluid localization.
2. Explain the role of ultrasound for extended applications including, but not limited to, pneumothorax, ocular and musculoskeletal procedures in the emergency department.
3. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access.
4. Explain imag. techniques & scan planes used in cardiac U/S.
5. Recognize normal cardiac structures & identify ultrasound findings associated with cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, cardiogenic shock, dissection & other hypotensive conditions.
6. Discuss imaging techniques, normal and abnormal characteristics associated with lower extremity venous examinations.
7. Explain examination techniques, normal sonographic findings and commonly seen abnormalities associated with testicular ultrasound.
8. Describe scanning techniques used in foreign body localization.
9. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret emergency ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- 2D cardiac scan planes and normal anatomy
- HOT TOPIC! Sonography in shock and sepsis
- Cardiac pathology, pericardiocentesis, case studies
- U/S-guided vascular access
- Venous imaging techniques
- Soft tissue infections, musculoskeletal and foreign body localization applications
- Testicular and scrotal U/S
- U/S-guided procedures
- Interactive case studies interpretation session
- Ocular emergencies
- Evaluation for Pneumothorax
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 29 - 30, 2012 | | | Vascular Ultrasound Case Studies Review |
| | Description: | Description / Purpose
The Vascular Case Studies Review program has been designed with the interpreting physician in mind. Its main focus is to expose participants to a wide variety of cases in order to gain certainty in diagnosis/interpretation of vascular pathologies. Participants will also become intimately familiar on how to structure/format the case reports. Our expert faculty will present the cases in an interactive “double read” format. Using the Audience Response System (ARS), participants will answer questions pertaining for each of the cases. The correct diagnosis for each case will be selected after stepping through the choices. The case load will help if preparing to take RPVI exam. The “double read” sessions/exam log will help with reading privileges for credentialing purposes and to meet ICAVL lab accreditation requirements.
Case Discussions / Reports
There will be limited didactic presentations, as this is primarily a case studies based program. Discussions will take place at the end of the case presentation to review the final report and any correlative imaging procedures that were used for QA or to verify the findings for that specific case.
Number of Cases / Exam Log Provided
Approximately 90 cases will be reviewed. St. Pete Beach participants will be given a log of cases read along with their corresponding reports.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain routine scan protocols & analyze normal spectral waveform signatures, color characteristics, and Doppler measurements in a normal carotid and peripheral vascular examinations.
2. Recognize abnormal spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial & venous disease.
3. Apply diagnostic criteria for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial disease.
4. Interpret routine and complex carotid and peripheral vascular case studies in an interactive “double-read” format.
5. Discuss the role of ultrasound during and post-intervention for peripheral venous and arterial disease.
6. Articulate the key elements to include in a structured final report.
7. Increase knowledge and confidence to interpret vascular ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Overview stenosis assessment (SRU criteria for ICA stenosis, plaque morphology and waveform analysis and options for CCA, ECA, subclavian and vertebral disease)
- Structured report (review what to include in a structured report and correlation with other modalities and/or outcomes for QA process)
- Carotid case studies (ARS)
- Indirect testing and duplex overview
- PV arterial case studies, combination of indirect and duplex cases (ARS)
- Post-intervention case review
- Venous duplex overview
- Venous case studies (ARS)
- Miscellaneous case studies (ARS)
- Abdominal and other vascular related pathology | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 11 - 13, 2012 | | | Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts.
2. Demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound system controls and transducer selection.
3. Integrate routine scan protocols during evaluation of the abdomen, venous system of the lower and upper extremities, thorax and adult heart.
4. Recognize normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, thorax, upper and lower extremity venous system and adult heart.
5. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, & scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance in the placement of peripheral and central venous lines & arterial catheters.
6. Demonstrate ultrasound applications in the evaluation of the critically ill unstable patient.
7. Explain the use of U/S guidance for performing thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis & endotracheal tube placement.
8. Describe image orientation, transducer placement, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound for lung imaging and evaluation of Pneumothorax.
9. Discuss the process of hospital credentialing and review billing and reimbursement policies.
10. Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Imaging fundamentals/System optimization
- Focused abdominal scan techniques
- FAST exam and pneumothorax
- Case studies: Abdominal
- 2D cardiac views
- Echo and shock
- Pericardial effusion/Tamponade
- Cardiomyopathies
- MI and complications
- Ultrasound-guided vascular access
- Ultrasound-guided procedures: Thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, ET placement, lung
- Venous imaging
- Putting it all together: Case based approach: Cardiac/Abdominal/Vascular/Procedures/Misc.
- Credentialing and reimbursement
- Hands-on sessions: Cardiac/Abdomen/Venous/Procedures/Vascular access (phantoms) | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 20 - 21, 2012 | | | Third Venous Symposium - The Most Interactive Venous Meeting |
| | Description: | The field of venous intervention keeps getting bigger, so why not gather with the experts in the Big Apple? The Venous Symposium in New York is large enough to attract renowned faculty and yet relaxed enough to maintain a laid-back atmosphere that encourages easy interaction and gives attendees exactly what they need: a comprehensive program featuring the latest information on venous disease with opportunities for hands-on learning, a chance to participate in discussions and time to actively engage with other professionals.
Now in its third year, the meeting will again employ the use of lieve ultrasound scanning of patients to reinforec and supplement information presented in lectures. To foster learning among a greater cross section of physicians, including medicat practitioners from Latin America, the meeting will utilize translation services that contribute to an environment conducive to the high-level exchange of information. All will benefit from the meeting's diverse attendance and the sharing of clinical experiences across institutions an countries.
With a location in Time Square, the Venous Symposium in New York puts attendees at the center of it all. Combine the perfect learning experience with the unparalleled excitement of Manhattan when you choose the Venous Symposium in New York. | | | Location: | Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, NY USA | | | Contact Name(s): | www.venous-symposium.com | | | Director(s): | Antonios P Gasparis and Nicos Labropoulos | | | Sponsor: | Complete Conference Management and Ultimate Medical Academy | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 305.279.2263 | | | Fax: | 305.279.8221 | | | Email: | jpaap@ccmcme.com | | | Web Address: | www.venous-symposium.com | | | | | | | | |
| May 21 - 22, 2012 | | | Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Registry Review |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss Doppler/Color physics, factors affecting optimal Doppler examinations and commonly seen Doppler/Color artifacts, which may affect diagnostic accuracy.
2. Explain routine scan protocols and analyze normal spectral waveform signatures, color characteristics, and Doppler measurements in normal carotid and peripheral vascular examinations.
3. Recognize abnormal spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial and venous disease.
4. Discuss the role of indirect testing in the evaluation of lower extremity arterial/venous disease.
5. Review complex carotid & peripheral vascular case studies in interactive interpretation session format.
6. Explain the role of ultrasound in the post-intervention examination.
7. Describe ultrasound findings associated with aortic endograft leaks.
8. Describe normal and abnormal spectral Doppler characteristics and diagnostic criteria associated with renal artery evaluation and dialysis access graft evaluation.
9. Discuss the role of TCD vascular ultrasound and TCD exam findings.
10. Increase the participants’ knowledge to better interpret vascular ultrasound procedures.
11. Identify areas of weakness to better prepare for the RPVI exam.
Course Topics:
- Ultrasound physics
- Quality Assurance/Safety
- Carotid, includes stents and vertebral
- Carotid and TCD (vessel depth and direction)
- Carotid cases
- Abdominal/Visceral Duplex and case studies
- Peripheral arterial - Indirect
- Peripheral arterial duplex
- Grafts/Intraoperative lecture
- Peripheral arterial cases
- Endografts/Dialysis
- Venous duplex
- Venous Insufficiency and physiologic testing
- Venous cases
- Test taking tips
- Self assessment “Mock Exam” | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 18 - 20, 2012 | | | Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics & be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination.
4. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics.
5. List methods for obtaining quantitative information & state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
6. Describe & characterize plaque & other pathologies associated with cerebrovascular disease.
7. Discuss IMT measurements & evaluation & their clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease.
8. Integrate the information to include and prepare a structured report for a carotid ultrasound examination.
9. Increase knowledge to perform and/or interpret carotid U/S exams.
Course Topics:
- Doppler/Color fundamentals
- Anatomy/physiology and disease progression
- Normal spectral analysis
- Carotid scan protocol
- Disease progression & clinical history
- Carotid stenosis assessment
- IMT: Measurement and Evaluation
- Interactive interpretation case studies
- Non-atherosclerotic abnormalities
- Carotid pitfalls — a case-based approach
- How to structure a report (case examples)
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 21 - 22, 2012 | | | Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems.
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics & be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this data for recognizing technical errors, which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols & document Doppler waveforms for arterial & venous evaluations of the lower extremity.
4. Perform routine scan protocol for upper extrem. venous evaluation.
5. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics and waveform characteristics for diagnosing arterial and venous disease.
6. Explain methods for obtaining quantitative data and the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
7. Recognize imaging characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT.
8. State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease.
9. Describe vein mapping techniques for determining suitability as a potential arterial bypass graft.
10. Increase knowledge to perform and/or interpret upper & lower peripheral vascular ultrasound exams.
Course Topics:
- Doppler fundamentals
- Venous anatomy/scan techniques, normal characteristics and pathology
- Upper extremity venous evaluation
- Saphenous vein mapping
- Live demo: Venous insufficiency and upper extremities
- Lower extremity evaluation for DVT
- Lower extremity arterial anatomy/physiology
- Clinical exam/indirect testing
- Direct testing/duplex scanning
- Live demos: duplex arterial, segmental pressures
- Treatment of lower PAD
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 21 - 22, 2012 | | | Intro to Venous Imaging and Ultrasound Evaluation for Vein Therapy |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous systems.
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols, & document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluation of the lower extremity.
4. Perform routine scan protocols for venous evaluation of the upper extremity.
5. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics and waveform characteristics for identifying venous disease.
6. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT.
7. Discuss the use of ultrasound guidance and its role in the treatment of venous insufficiency.
8. Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret upper and lower peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Doppler fundamentals
- Venous anatomy/scan techniques and normal characteristics
- Evaluation of venous pathology
- Live demo: evaluation for DVT and venous insufficiency
- Upper extremity venous evaluation
- Saphenous vein mapping
- U/S evaluation for pre and post vein ablation therapy
- Venous insufficiency and perforator evaluation
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 9 - 10, 2012 | | | Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation |
| | Description: | New! Case Log Provided!
For our St. Pete Beach, FL participants: Approximately 50-60 cases will be reviewed during this course. Participants will be given a log of exams read. The case load will help if preparing to take the RPVI exam. The narrative and interactive sessions will strengthen interpretation skills, assist in qualifying for credentialing/reading privileges and help meet ICAVL lab accreditation requirements.
Free Lunch Workshops
First Day: Dialysis Access Graft Evaluation
Second Day: Renal Artery Doppler
Workshops include box lunch.
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss Doppler/Color physics, factors affecting optimal Doppler examinations and commonly seen Doppler/Color artifacts, which may affect diagnostic accuracy.
2. Explain routine scan protocols and analyze normal spectral waveform signatures, color characteristics, and Doppler measurements in a normal carotid and peripheral vascular examinations.
3. Recognize abnormal spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial and venous disease.
4. Discuss the role of indirect testing in the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease.
5. Apply diagnostic criteria for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial disease.
6. Review complex carotid and peripheral vascular case studies in interactive interpretation session format.
7. Describe ultrasound findings associated with aortic endograft leaks.
8. Describe normal and abnormal spectral Doppler characteristics and diagnostic criteria associated with renal artery evaluation and dialysis access graft evaluation.
9. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound examinations.
10. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, ideally under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency has been achieved.
Course Topics:
- Doppler color overview/diagnostic pitfalls
- Normal waveforms/scan protocol
- IMT assessment
- Overview of abnormal waveform - characteristics and diagnostic criteria
- How to structure a report
- Lunch Session: Dialysis Access Graft Evaluation
- Complex cases studies
- Interpretation sessions, interactive format
- Indirect testing overview and case studies
- Lunch Session: Renal Artery Evaluation
- Lower extremity arterial duplex
- Arterial interpretation sessions, narrative and interactive (combination of indirect and duplex cases)
- U/S evaluation post intervention
- Aortic endograft evaluation
- Venous pathology overview/cases
- Hands-on sessions
| | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | | | Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain the basic imaging principles of ultrasound used during guidance of vascular access.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the “In-Plane” and “Out-of-Plane” and the “Direct” vs. “Indirect” ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques.
3. Differentiate venous vs. arterial anatomy by ultrasound.
4. Relate ultrasound imaging characteristics of vessels and contiguous anatomy that indicate suitable approach for vascular access.
5. Identify ultrasound imaging characteristics of thrombus or thrombophlebitic changes or other conditions that would indicate a vessel is not suitable for vascular access.
6. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for Central Line vascular access.
7. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for Peripheral Line vascular access.
8. Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures.
Course Topics
- Ultrasound imaging fundamentals
- Overview of VA techniques
- Why use ultrasound-guidance
- Transducer selection
- “In-Plane” vs. “Out-of-Plane" techniques
- “Direct” vs. “Indirect” techniques
- Principles of vessel differentiation
- U/S-guided central line placement
- Internal jugular and subclavian appoach
- U/S-guided peripheral line placement
- Antecubital vein access
- Femoral vein access
- Clinical Cases and QA
- Hands-on sessions — vascular anatomy live models and vascular access phantoms | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 10 - 12, 2012 | | | Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation to describe imaging artifacts.
2. Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications.
3. Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images
4. Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (F.A.S.T. exam).
5. Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis and adult heart.
6. Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis, first trimester OB, ectopic pregnancy and adult heart.
7. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access.
8. Perform a transabdominal GYN ultrasound examination.
9. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, scan protocols for performing an endovaginal ultrasound exam.
10. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret emergency ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Essentials of ultrasound principles
- Abdominal scan fundamentals: Image orientation, patient positioning, normal sonographic anatomy and scan protocol
- Abdominal video case studies
- Abdominal pathology
- Cardiac 2D exams
- Evaluation of pericardial effusion
- Video case studies
- Cardiac arrest/Shock/Effusion case studies
- U/S-guided vascular access
- F.A.S.T. exam training
- Trauma ultrasound: Video cases, training issues and pitfalls
- Training and credentialing
- OB/GYN ultrasound anatomy & exam techniques
- Early gestation and ectopic
- PID/Masses
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 13 - 14, 2012 | | | Advanced Emergency Ultrasound Course |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify sonographic characteristics associated with hepatobiliary disease, pancreatic pathology, renal disease and fluid localization.
2. Explain the role of ultrasound for extended applications including, but not limited to, pneumothorax, ocular and musculoskeletal procedures in the emergency department.
3. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access.
4. Explain imag. techniques & scan planes used in cardiac U/S.
5. Recognize normal cardiac structures & identify ultrasound findings associated with cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, cardiogenic shock, dissection & other hypotensive conditions.
6. Discuss imaging techniques, normal and abnormal characteristics associated with lower extremity venous examinations.
7. Explain examination techniques, normal sonographic findings and commonly seen abnormalities associated with testicular ultrasound.
8. Describe scanning techniques used in foreign body localization.
9. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret emergency ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- 2D cardiac scan planes and normal anatomy
- HOT TOPIC! Sonography in shock and sepsis
- Cardiac pathology, pericardiocentesis, case studies
- U/S-guided vascular access
- Venous imaging techniques
- Soft tissue infections, musculoskeletal and foreign body localization applications
- Testicular and scrotal U/S
- U/S-guided procedures
- Interactive case studies interpretation session
- Ocular emergencies
- Evaluation for Pneumothorax
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 1 - 3, 2012 | | | Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics & be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination.
4. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics.
5. List methods for obtaining quantitative information & state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
6. Describe & characterize plaque & other pathologies associated with cerebrovascular disease.
7. Discuss IMT measurements & evaluation & their clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease.
8. Integrate the information to include and prepare a structured report for a carotid ultrasound examination.
9. Increase knowledge to perform and/or interpret carotid U/S exams.
Course Topics:
- Doppler/Color fundamentals
- Anatomy/physiology and disease progression
- Normal spectral analysis
- Carotid scan protocol
- Disease progression & clinical history
- Carotid stenosis assessment
- IMT: Measurement and Evaluation
- Interactive interpretation case studies
- Non-atherosclerotic abnormalities
- Carotid pitfalls — a case-based approach
- How to structure a report (case examples)
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 4 - 5, 2012 | | | Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems.
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics & be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this data for recognizing technical errors, which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols & document Doppler waveforms for arterial & venous evaluations of the lower extremity.
4. Perform routine scan protocol for upper extrem. venous evaluation.
5. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics and waveform characteristics for diagnosing arterial and venous disease.
6. Explain methods for obtaining quantitative data and the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
7. Recognize imaging characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT.
8. State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease.
9. Describe vein mapping techniques for determining suitability as a potential arterial bypass graft.
10. Increase knowledge to perform and/or interpret upper & lower peripheral vascular ultrasound exams.
Course Topics:
- Doppler fundamentals
- Venous anatomy/scan techniques, normal characteristics and pathology
- Upper extremity venous evaluation
- Saphenous vein mapping
- Live demo: Venous insufficiency and upper extremities
- Lower extremity evaluation for DVT
- Lower extremity arterial anatomy/physiology
- Clinical exam/indirect testing
- Direct testing/duplex scanning
- Live demos: duplex arterial, segmental pressures
- Treatment of lower PAD
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 4 - 5, 2012 | | | Intro to Venous Imaging and Ultrasound Evaluation for Vein Therapy |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous systems.
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols, & document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluation of the lower extremity.
4. Perform routine scan protocols for venous evaluation of the upper extremity.
5. Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics and waveform characteristics for identifying venous disease.
6. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT.
7. Discuss the use of ultrasound guidance and its role in the treatment of venous insufficiency.
8. Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret upper and lower peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Doppler fundamentals
- Venous anatomy/scan techniques and normal characteristics
- Evaluation of venous pathology
- Live demo: evaluation for DVT and venous insufficiency
- Upper extremity venous evaluation
- Saphenous vein mapping
- U/S evaluation for pre and post vein ablation therapy
- Venous insufficiency and perforator evaluation
- Hands-on sessions | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 24 - 26, 2012 | | | Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound |
| | Description: | At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts.
2. Demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound system controls and transducer selection.
3. Integrate routine scan protocols during evaluation of the abdomen, venous system of the lower and upper extremities, thorax and adult heart.
4. Recognize normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, thorax, upper and lower extremity venous system and adult heart.
5. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, & scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance in the placement of peripheral and central venous lines & arterial catheters.
6. Demonstrate ultrasound applications in the evaluation of the critically ill unstable patient.
7. Explain the use of U/S guidance for performing thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis & endotracheal tube placement.
8. Describe image orientation, transducer placement, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound for lung imaging and evaluation of Pneumothorax.
9. Discuss the process of hospital credentialing and review billing and reimbursement policies.
10. Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Imaging fundamentals/System optimization
- Focused abdominal scan techniques
- FAST exam and pneumothorax
- Case studies: Abdominal
- 2D cardiac views
- Echo and shock
- Pericardial effusion/Tamponade
- Cardiomyopathies
- MI and complications
- Ultrasound-guided vascular access
- Ultrasound-guided procedures: Thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, ET placement, lung
- Venous imaging
- Putting it all together: Case based approach: Cardiac/Abdominal/Vascular/Procedures/Misc.
- Credentialing and reimbursement
- Hands-on sessions: Cardiac/Abdomen/Venous/Procedures/Vascular access (phantoms) | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
| Nov 1 - 2, 2012 | | | Vascular Ultrasound Case Studies Review |
| | Description: | Description / Purpose
The Vascular Case Studies Review program has been designed with the interpreting physician in mind. Its main focus is to expose participants to a wide variety of cases in order to gain certainty in diagnosis/interpretation of vascular pathologies. Participants will also become intimately familiar on how to structure/format the case reports. Our expert faculty will present the cases in an interactive “double read” format. Using the Audience Response System (ARS), participants will answer questions pertaining for each of the cases. The correct diagnosis for each case will be selected after stepping through the choices. The case load will help if preparing to take RPVI exam. The “double read” sessions/exam log will help with reading privileges for credentialing purposes and to meet ICAVL lab accreditation requirements.
Case Discussions / Reports
There will be limited didactic presentations, as this is primarily a case studies based program. Discussions will take place at the end of the case presentation to review the final report and any correlative imaging procedures that were used for QA or to verify the findings for that specific case.
Number of Cases / Exam Log Provided
Approximately 90 cases will be reviewed. St. Pete Beach participants will be given a log of cases read along with their corresponding reports.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain routine scan protocols & analyze normal spectral waveform signatures, color characteristics, and Doppler measurements in a normal carotid and peripheral vascular examinations.
2. Recognize abnormal spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial & venous disease.
3. Apply diagnostic criteria for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial disease.
4. Interpret routine and complex carotid and peripheral vascular case studies in an interactive “double-read” format.
5. Discuss the role of ultrasound during and post-intervention for peripheral venous and arterial disease.
6. Articulate the key elements to include in a structured final report.
7. Increase knowledge and confidence to interpret vascular ultrasound examinations.
Course Topics:
- Overview stenosis assessment (SRU criteria for ICA stenosis, plaque morphology and waveform analysis and options for CCA, ECA, subclavian and vertebral disease)
- Structured report (review what to include in a structured report and correlation with other modalities and/or outcomes for QA process)
- Carotid case studies (ARS)
- Indirect testing and duplex overview
- PV arterial case studies, combination of indirect and duplex cases (ARS)
- Post-intervention case review
- Venous duplex overview
- Venous case studies (ARS)
- Miscellaneous case studies (ARS)
- Abdominal and other vascular related pathology | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | | | | Phone: | 800-619-1900 | | | Fax: | 727-363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | http://gcus.com/detail.asp?MediaType=Program&Media | | | | | | | | |
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