OVERVIEW

Introduction to Perioperative Point of Care Ultrasound Course is organized by The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) and will be held from Sep 26 - 27, 2026 at The Pacira Innovation and Training Center of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States of America.

Educational Objectives:
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Integrate up-to-date POCUS skills into daily clinical practice as the “21st-Century Stethoscope.”
  • Demonstrate the techniques and utility of focused cardiac ultrasound.
  • Diagnose respiratory complications of regional anesthesia such as pneumothorax and diaphragmatic paresis.
  • Evaluate for patients with interstitial syndrome or pleural effusions using lung ultrasound.
  • Assess airway structures and manage challenging airway patients.
  • Assess and diagnose patients with cardiopulmonary changes such as hypotension, hypoxia, and shock.
  • Assess NPO status of patients.
  • Assess for the presence of intra-abdominal fluid with the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam.
  • Utilize a variety of cutting-edge Point-of-Care Ultrasound machines. 
  • Discuss the role for Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Evaluate patients with suspicion for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
  • Estimate fluid and hemodynamic status of patients.

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
02 Aug, 2026
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
26 Sep, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
27 Sep, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and Ultrasound of Airway, Breathing, Circulation and Dolor (USabcd). The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine designates this other activity (blended eLearning and live course) for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Board of Anesthesiology® MOCA®
This activity contributes to the CME requirements for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0™.

ASRA Pain Medicine is an ABA-approved provider and, as a service to ASRA Pain Medicine members and participants, CME credits are reported to the ABA. Participants must include their correctly formatted ABA ID number (34567890) during the online evaluation and credit claim process available at the conclusion of the activity. Once the online evaluation and credit claim process is closed, certificates will be issued and credits reported to the ABA. After this time, participants may request their CME certificate by contacting asrameetings@asra.com, but ASRA Pain Medicine will no longer report credits to the ABA, which will then be the individual participant’s responsibility.

  • 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianHospitalistEmergency MedicineIntensivistsAnesthesiologist

    SPECIALITIES

    Anesthesia and Intensive CareSonography

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationThe Pacira Innovation and Training Center of Tampa
    5401 W Kennedy Blvd, Suite #890

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