OVERVIEW

Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound is organized by Gage Continuing Education (CE).

Overview:
Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound offers a thorough survey of image-guided treatments in the OR, in the endoscopy suite, and at the bedside. This one-stop clinical companion spans virtually every kind of surgical and interventional specialty that utilizes ultrasound and delivers high-yield perspectives on using these techniques to ensure accurate clinical decision-making.

Features:
• An all-in-one primer for an ultrasound--packed with valuable how-to's and insights that take you through the basic exam and the full scope of interventions
• Essential content for residents that supplements training in surgery residency programs--from the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam to intraoperative ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures such as breast biopsy or radiofrequency ablation
• Up-to-date, multidisciplinary focus on surgical and interventional ultrasound covers the array of procedures for which ultrasound is increasingly utilized
• Full-color illustrations with hundreds of ultrasound images
• Valuable opening chapter on the physics of ultrasound, which enables better quality images and a better understanding of image interpretation
• Important chapter on advanced technologies highlights 3D ultrasound imaging and contrast ultrasound, drawing attention to their safe and effective implementation in surgical practice
• Emphasis on ultrasound-guided anesthesia explains how ultrasound can enhance the precision of regional anesthetic procedures
• Instructive companion DVD features clips of key diagnostic and interventional techniques

Course Description:
On completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
• Name two types of sound waves used in ultrasound.
• List the three basic components of an ultrasound system.
• Name three non-obstetric areas where 3D ultrasound has a clear advantage over conventional ultrasound.
• List at least 5 clinical indications for an ultrasound of the thyroid.
• Name the four main parenchymal patterns evident on ultrasound of the breast.
• List three common pitfalls that occur when performing an ultrasound of the breast.
• List six categories of gray-scale imaging used in abdominal imaging.
• Describe the technique used to obtain a clear pelvic view.
• Name three different sonographic modes used in lung ultrasonography.
• Name two therapeutic applications for the low-power ultrasound.