Upcoming Medical Conferences in St Petersburg

7th Annual Practical Topics in Pediatric Emergency Medicine is organized by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and will be held from Feb 22 - 24, 2019 at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Research and Education Building, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Emergency Medicine Physicians, Paramedics, Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Residents, Medical Students, Pre-Hospital Personnel and other Healthcare Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of  16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Conference Description : The 7th Annual Practical Topics in Pediatric Emergency Medicine will be a three-day live program held at the new state-of-the-art Research and Education Building at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in beautiful St. Petersburg, FL. The conference will feature didactic presentations by faculty at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and will also include a Friday pre-conference workshop focusing on Infectious Diseases. Conference Highlights : Child Maltreatment, ENT Emergencies, Concussion, Pediatric Trauma, Acute Seizures, Chest Pain/Syncope, and Hematologic Emergencies. Hands-on Simulations : Dynamic and Interactive Simulations of Common Pediatric Scenarios   Pre-Conference Workshop : Practical Pediatrics: Infectious Diseases in the Office Setting The goal of this conference is to make healthcare professionals more comfortable with common pediatric emergency clinical scenarios and procedures. Learning Objectives : After attending this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to: • Recognize common pediatric emergency scenarios to optimize care and refer/transfer appropriately. • Incorporate pediatric infectious diseases best practices to better diagnose and manage patients with common and complex infections. • Translate simulation-based training into practice to improve patient outcomes.

Blended Introduction to Abdominal/primary Care and OB/GYN Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Mar 25 - 26, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Sonographers, physicians, PAs and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret abdominal and OB/GYN sonography. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with: primary care, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, critical care, hospitalists, trauma, gastroenterology, and urology. Conference Credits: Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound - 22.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Hands-On Workshop - 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Introduction to OB/GYN Sonography - 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Conference Description: Blended Introduction to Abdominal & Primary Care and OB/GYN Training Courses cover a wide range of topics from abdominal, trauma, thyroid, scrotal, and soft-tissue applications, to transabdominal and endovaginal scan techniques and OB applications. This course is taught by leading abdominal & primary care and OB/GYN ultrasound experts that offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access to the online course, plus two (2) full day (12 hours) scan labs with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. These courses are held at multiple dates throughout the year, making them the perfect courses for both local participants and participants traveling to Florida. In this program, participants will learn ultrasound tips, tricks and techniques for the entire abdominal and OB/GYN ultrasound region. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended. Conference Topics: • Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics • Abdominal Sonography Anatomy and Scan Fundamentals • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta • Normal Liver, Gallbladder, Biliary Tree, and Spleen Sonography • Ultrasound Evaluation of Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tree Pathology • Renal Ultrasound Imaging • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pancreas • Trauma Ultrasonography • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract • Cases in Abdominal Ultrasound • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Thyroid • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Acute Scrotum • Ultrasound Evaluation of Soft Tissues • Doppler and Color Flow Imaging: Fundamentals for Point-of-Care Applications • Abdominal Doppler Physics • Ultrasound Evaluation of Renal Artery Stenosis • Introduction to Gynecological Sonography • Ultrasound Evaluation of Gynecological Pathology • Introduction to OB Sonography: The First Trimester • OB Fetal Survey: The 2nd & 3rd Trimesters • Genetic Screening by Ultrasound in the First and Second Trimester • Fetal Anomalies • Interesting OB Cases Conference Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret abdominal ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Perform scan protocols and routine measurements that are utilized during an abdominal ultrasound evaluation. • Identify normal/abnormal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal vasculature. • Differentiate normal/abnormal characteristics for the evaluation of the thyroid, testes/scrotum, and appendix. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST Exam). • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound for evaluation of soft-tissue pathology. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy. • Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret gynecology and obstetrical ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate routine scan protocols for performing transabdominal & endovaginal GYN scanning, and 1st trimester obstetric applications. • State the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the ovaries and uterus and differentiate commonly seen pathology. • List the indications and ultrasound findings for suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy. • Identify normal fetal anatomy and perform biophysical profile. • Apply appropriate measurement techniques to assess fetal dates and appropriate fetal development.

Blended Introduction to Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held on Mar 25, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Sonographers, physicians, PAs and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret abdominal sonography. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with: primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, hospitalists, trauma, gastroenterology, and urology. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 28.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. CME Credits: Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound: 22.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Hands-On Workshop: 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Conference Description: Blended Introduction to Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound Training Course covers abdominal, trauma, thyroid, scrotal, and soft-tissue applications. This course is taught by leading abdominal & primary care ultrasound experts, that offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access to the online course, plus (1) one full day scan lab (6 Hours) with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended. Conference Topics: • Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics • Abdominal Sonography Anatomy and Scan Fundamentals • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta • Normal Liver, Gallbladder, Biliary Tree, and Spleen Sonography • Ultrasound Evaluation of Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tree Pathology • Renal Ultrasound Imaging • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pancreas • Trauma Ultrasonography • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract • Cases in Abdominal Ultrasound • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Thyroid • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Acute Scrotum • Ultrasound Evaluation of Soft Tissues • Doppler and Color Flow Imaging: Fundamentals for Point-of-Care Applications • Abdominal Doppler Physics • Ultrasound Evaluation of Renal Artery Stenosis Conference Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret abdominal ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Perform scan protocols and routine measurements that are utilized during an abdominal ultrasound evaluation. • Identify normal/abnormal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal vasculature. • Differentiate normal/abnormal characteristics for the evaluation of the thyroid, testes/scrotum, and appendix. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST Exam). • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound for evaluation of soft-tissue pathology. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Blended Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held on Mar 26, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals involved in performing OB-GYN ultrasound examinations. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with: OB-GYN, family practice, endocrinologists, internal medicine, and emergency medicine. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Conference Credits: Introduction to OB/GYN Sonography: 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Hands-On Workshop: 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Conference Description: Blended Introduction to OB-GYN Ultrasound Training Course is taught by leading experts covering transabdominal and endovaginal scan techniques, as well as OB applications. The Blended Introduction to OB-GYN Ultrasound Training Course offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access to the online course, plus one (1) Day (6 Hours) scan lab with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The Blended Introduction to OB-GYN Ultrasound Training Course is specifically designed for busy physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need the highest quality in OB/GYN ultrasound training. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended. Conference Topics: • Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics • Introduction to Gynecological Sonography • Ultrasound Evaluation of Gynecological Pathology • Introduction to OB Sonography: The First Trimester • OB Fetal Survey: The 2nd & 3rd Trimesters • Genetic Screening by Ultrasound in the First and Second Trimester • Fetal Anomalies • Interesting OB Cases Conference Objectives: • Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret gynecology and obstetrical ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate routine scan protocols for performing transabdominal & endovaginal GYN scanning, and 1st trimester obstetric applications. • State the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the ovaries and uterus and differentiate commonly seen pathology. • List the indications and ultrasound findings for suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy. • Identify normal fetal anatomy and perform biophysical profile. • Apply appropriate measurement techniques to assess fetal dates and appropriate fetal development. • Recognize commonly seen fetal abnormalities and their corresponding ultrasound imaging characteristics. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Registry Review 2019 is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held on Mar 27, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Medical professionals who are preparing to take the ARDMS SPI Registry Board Exams or individuals who need a comprehensive review for professional improvement and/or CME credits. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Conference Description: Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Registry Review Live Training Course provides a comprehensive review with topics based on ARDMS exam content outlines for successfully completing the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation certification exam. To guarantee the highest industry exam success rate this course is taught by leading Sonography Principles & Instrumentation experts in the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation ultrasound profession and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need Sonography Principles & Instrumentation registry preparation. This course entails interactive lectures, case studies, and live, interactive mock registry exams using an interactive Audience Response System at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. All participants will receive a BONUS 5 DAY ACCESS to the online registry review course (Only offered by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute). Conference Topics: • Essentials of Diagnostic Ultrasound • Physical Principles • Pulse-Echo Instrumentation, Storage and Display • Propagation of Ultrasound Through Tissue • Transducers • Image Controls • Doppler Instrumentation and Hemodynamics • Imaging Artifacts • Quality Assurance and Safety Conference Objectives: • Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations. • State the elementary principles of ultrasound including definition of ultrasound, basic properties and units of measure. • Describe the fundamental principles of sound and the propagation of sound in soft-tissue. • Cite the different types of transducers, focusing, sound beam formation and the various types of resolution including: axial, lateral, contrast and temporal • Recognize components and terminology of ultrasound equipment and instrumentation. • List the advantages of Doppler, Color Flow and Color Power Imaging. • Differentiate imaging artifacts by their cause and characteristic appearance • Apply statistical test correlation and test validation using CHI Square principles regarding sensitivity, specificity and overall test accuracy. • Outline safety, quality control, quality assurance and bioeffects concerns regarding operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment. • Identify areas of weakness that require additional self-study to successful pass the ultrasound board examination offered by ARDMS, CCI or ARRT.

Abdominal Ultrasound Registry Review Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Mar 28 - 29, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Medical professionals who are preparing to take the ARDMS Abdomen or ARRT ultrasound registry board exams. The Abdominal Ultrasound review is also effective for individuals who need a comprehensive review for professional improvement and/or CME credits. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Conference Description: Abdominal Ultrasound Registry Review Live Training Course provides a comprehensive review with topics based on ARDMS exam content outlines for successfully completing the abdominal certification exam. To guarantee the highest industry exam success rate this course is taught by leading abdominal ultrasound experts in the abdominal ultrasound profession and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need abdominal ultrasound registry preparation. This course entails interactive lectures, case studies, and live, interactive mock registry exams using an interactive Audience Response System at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. All participants will receive a BONUS 5 DAY ACCESS to the online registry review course (Only offered by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute). Conference Topics: • Abdominal Vasculature • Liver; Anatomy, Pathology & Physiology • Gallbladder Anatomy, Pathology & Physiology • Biliary Tree Anatomy, Pathology & Physiology • Pancreas Anatomy, Pathology & Physiology • Spleen Anatomy, Pathology & Physiology • Renal Anatomy, Pathology & Physiology • Trauma • Superficial Structures: Thyroid & Scrotal Conference Objectives: • Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations. • Apply knowledge of the abdominal cross-sectional anatomy, scan protocols, laboratory values and routine measurements associated with the abdominal ultrasound examination. • Recognize normal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, adrenals and abdominal vasculature • Integrate imaging characteristics of commonly seen pathology associated with the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, retroperitoneum, and abdominal vasculature. • Differentiate normal and abnormal sonographic characteristics associated with evaluation of superficial structures such as thyroid, testes & scrotum and some basic musculoskeletal structures. • Integrate universal precautions & proper infection control into standardized imaging protocols & state the sonographer’s role during interventional procedures. • Identify areas of weakness that require additional self-study to successful pass your ultrasound board examination offered by ARDMS, CCI or ARRT.

Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc and will be held on Apr 04, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, UnIted States of America. Target Audience The Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access Course Is Designed for Physicians, Pa’s, Crna’s, Nurses and Other Medical Professionals Involved With Performing Vascular Access Procedures. Specialty Practice May Include Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Intensivists. Accreditation Statement 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 Live Activity for a Maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians Should Claim Only the Credit Commensurate With the Extent of Their Participation in the Activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a Maximum of 7.25 Hour(S) of ACEP Category I Credit(S). Successful Completion of This CME Activity Enables the Participant to Earn Up to 7.25 Moc Points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (Abim) Maintenance of Certification (Moc) Program. Participants Will Earn Moc Points Equivalent to the Amount of CME Credits Claimed for the Activity. It Is the CME Activity Provider’s Responsibility to Submit Participant Completion Information to Accme for the Purpose of Granting Abim Moc Credit. This Program Has Been Approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 6.75 Class a CE Credits 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. Description: Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Live Training Course Provides Participants a Strong Foundation to Perform Central and Peripheral Line Techniques and Approach in an Emergency Setting. These Courses Are Taught by Leading Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Experts That Specialize in Ultrasound Guidance That Incorporates Comprehensive Lectures and Interactive Case Presentations Featuring a 3:1 Faculty to Participant Hands-on Scan Ratio With Both Live Models (Anatomy) and Inanimate Phantoms (Interventional Techniques). This Course Is Specifically Designed for Physicians, Sonographers and Other Medical Professionals Who Need Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access (Ugva) Training in an Emergency Setting. This Course Is Offered as a One (1) Day Course at Our Facility in St. Petersburg, Fl. The Course Is Held at Multiple Dates Throughout the Year, Making It the Perfect Course for Both Local Participants and Participants Traveling to Florida. Gcus Offers Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Training as a Stand Alone One (1) Day Course, or as Part of a Two (2) Day Program With Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia or Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Applications. In the Two (2) Day Program, Participants Will Learn Central and Peripheral Line Placement as Well as Upper and Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks. Topics: • Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals • Fundamentals of Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access • Why Use Ultrasound Guidance • “direct” Vs. “indirect” Techniques • “in-plane” Vs. “out-of-plane” Techniques • Ultrasound Guided Central Line Placement • Principles of Vessel Differentiation & Procedural Tips • Internal Jugular & Axillary/subclavian Approach & Clinical Case Review • Femoral & Antecubital Vein Access • Additional Access Sites & Comments on the Pediatric Patient • Clinical Case Review Objectives: • Demonstrate the Participant’s Knowledge to Better Perform Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access Procedures. • Demonstrate Proper Transducer Manipulation and System Optimization to Produce Diagnostic Images. • List the Advantages and Disadvantages of the “in-plane” and “out-of-plane” and the “direct” Vs. “indirect” Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access Techniques. • Differentiate Venous Vs. Arterial Anatomy by Ultrasound. • Identify Ultrasound Imaging Characteristics of Vessels and Contiguous Anatomy to Determine the Optimal Approach for Vascular Access. • Demonstrate Ultrasound Imaging Characteristics of Vascular Pathology That Would Indicate a Vessel Is Not Suitable for Vascular Access. • Demonstrate the Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Central Line Vascular Access. • Demonstrate the Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Peripheral Line Vascular Access. • Demonstrate Competence to Incorporate Protocols, Scan Techniques, and Interpretation Criteria to Improve Diagnostic/treatment Accuracy.

Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access & Regional Anesthesia is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc and will be held from Apr 04 - 05, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.​ Target Audience: The Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access and Regional Anesthesia Course Is Designed for Physicians, Pa’s, Crna’s, Nurses and Other Medical Professionals Involved With Performing Vascular Access Procedures and Has the Desire to Integrate Ultrasound-guidance Techniques for Regional Anesthesia Applications. Specialty Practice May Include Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Intensivists. Accreditation Statement: 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 Live Activity for a Maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians Should Claim Only the Credit Commensurate With the Extent of Their Participation in the Activity. Successful Completion of This CME Activity Enables the Participant to Earn Up to 7.25 Moc Points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (Abim) Maintenance of Certification (Moc) Program. Participants Will Earn Moc Points Equivalent to the Amount of CME Credits Claimed for the Activity. It Is the CME Activity Provider’s Responsibility to Submit Participant Completion Information to Accme for the Purpose of Granting Abim Moc Credit. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a Maximum of 7.25 Hour(s) of ACEP Category I Credit(S). 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 Program Has Been Approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 14.00 Class a CE Credits 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. Description: Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access & Regional Anesthesia Live Training Course Provides Participants a Strong Foundation to Perform Central and Peripheral Line Techniques and Approach in an Emergency Setting, as Well as Integrating Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia Techniques for Surgery, Pain Management, or Procedural Applications Such as Fracture Reduction Into Their Clinical Practice. This Course Is Taught by Leading Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Experts That Incorporates Comprehensive Lectures and Interactive Case Presentations Featuring a 3:1 Faculty to Participant Hands-on Scan Ratio With Both Live Models (Anatomy) and Inanimate Phantoms (Interventional Techniques). This Course Is Specifically Designed for Physicians, Sonographers and Other Medical Professionals Who Need Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access (Ugva) Training in an Emergency Setting, as Well as Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia (Ugra) Training in a Surgical and Pain Management Setting. In This Two (2) Day Program, Participants Will Learn Central and Peripheral Line Placement, and Upper and Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks and Miscellaneous Other New Blocks. Topics: • Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals • the Fundamentals of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access • -why Use Ultrasound Guidance • -“direct” Vs' “indirect” Techniques • -“in-plane” Vs' “out-of-plane” Techniques • -principles of Vessel Differentiation & Procedural Tips • Ultrasound Guided Central Line Placement • -internal Jugular & Axillary/subclavian Approach & Clinical Case Review • -femoral Vein Access • Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Line Placement • -antecubital Vein Access • -additional Access Sites & Comments on the Pediatric Patient • -clinical Cases • Indications & Applications for Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia • Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks (Anatomy, Ultrasound Scanning & Injection Techniques) • -interscalene • -supraclavicular • -infraclavicular • -axillary • Truncal Blocks (Anatomy, Ultrasound Scanning & Injection Techniques) • -pecs I & Ii (Serratus Plane Block) • -subcostal Tap (Transversus Abdominis Plane) • -classical Tap • -quadratus Lumborum (Ql) Block • Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks: Anatomy, Ultrasound Characteristics, Scanning & Injection Techniques • -femoral Nerve Block • -fascia Iliaca Block • -saphenous/ Adductor Canal Block • -sciatic (Popliteal & Subgluteal) Block • -ankle Block Objectives: • Demonstrate the Participant’s Knowledge to Better Perform Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access and Regional Anesthesia Procedures. • Demonstrate Proper Transducer Manipulation and System Optimization to Produce Diagnostic Images. • List the Advantages and Disadvantages of the “in-plane” and “out-of-plane” and the “direct” Vs. “indirect” Ultrasound-guided Procedures. • Identify Ultrasound Imaging Characteristics of Vessels and Contiguous Anatomy to Determine the Optimal Approach for Vascular Access. • Cite Ultrasound Imaging Characteristics of Vascular Pathology That Would Indicate a Vessel Is Not Suitable for Vascular Access. • Demonstrate the Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Central Line and Peripheral Line Vascular Access. • Identify and Distinguish the Topographic and Cross-sectional Brachial Plexus Anatomy. • Demonstrate Imaging Techniques for Performing Ultrasound-guided Upper Extremities Regional Anesthesia Nerve Blocks. • Demonstrate Imaging Techniques for Performing Ultrasound-guided Lower Extremities Anesthesia Nerve Blocks. • Perform PECC and Tap Blocks Using Ultrasound Guidance • Increase Competence to Incorporate Protocols, Scan Techniques, Diagnostic/treatment Accuracy, and Interpretation Criteria to Integrate the Skills Learned Into Clinical Practice.

Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access & Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks In Emergency Medicine is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc and will be held from Apr 04 - 05, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.   Target Audience: The course is intended for any Physicians, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Physician Assistants or any other emergency medical professionals who have a need to know how to perform injection techniques under ultrasound guidance, and integrate ultrasound-guided techniques for nerve block applications in their emergency department. Continuing Education Credits Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to Provide Continuing Medical Education for Physicians.   Successful Completion of This CME Activity Enables the Participant to Earn Up to 7.25 Moc Points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (Abim) Maintenance of Certification (Moc) Program. Participants Will Earn Moc Points Equivalent to the Amount of CME Credits Claimed for the Activity. It Is the CME Activity Provider’s Responsibility to Submit Participant Completion Information to Accme for the Purpose of Granting Abim Moc Credit.   This Program Has Been Approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 6.75 Class a CE Credits   Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a Maximum of 7.25 Hour(S) of ACEP Category I Credit(s).   The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Designates This Live Activity for a Maximum of 7.25 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.   Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to Provide Continuing Medical Education for Physicians.   Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a Maximum of 8.25 Hour(S) of Acep Category I Credit(S).   The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Designates This Live Activity for a Maximum of 8.25 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.   Description: Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access & Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Live Training Course Provides Participants a Strong Foundation to Perform Central and Peripheral Line Techniques and Medical Professionals Seeking to Integrate Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block Techniques Into Their Emergency or Critical Care Practice. This Course Is Taught by Leading Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Experts That Specialize in Ultrasound Guidance That Incorporates Comprehensive Lectures and Interactive Case Presentations Featuring a 3:1 Faculty to Participant Hands-on Scan Ratio With Both Live Models (Anatomy) and Inanimate Phantoms (Interventional Techniques). This Course Is Specifically Designed for Physicians, Sonographers and Other Medical Professionals Who Need Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access (Ugva) & Nerve Blocks in an Emergency Medicine Setting.   Topics • Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals • The Fundamentals of Ug Vascular Access • -why Use Ultrasound Guidance • -“direct” Vs. “indirect” Techniques • -“in-plane” Vs. “out-of-plane” Techniques • -principles of Vessel Differentiation & Procedural Tips • Ultrasound Guided Central Line Placement • -internal Jugular & Axillary/subclavian Approach & Clinical Case Review • -femoral Vein Access • Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Line Placement • -antecubital Vein Access • -additional Access Sites & Comments on the Pediatric Patient • -clinical Cases • Overview of Needle Guidance Basics • Indications & Applications for Us-guided Nerve Blocks • Procedural Pointers • Local Anesthetic Agent Choices • Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks: Upper Extremity • - Anatomic Territories • - Interscalene Block • - Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block • - Axillary Plexus Block • - Forearm Nerve Blocks • Cervical Plexus Block • Upper Extremity Case Studies • Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks: Anatomy, Us Characteristics, Scanning & Injection Techniques • - Femoral Nerve • - Sfast • - Sciatic Nerve: Popliteal Blocks • Ankle Blocks: Tibial Nerve, Deep Peroneal & Sural • Miscellaneous Blocks: • - Tap Block • Pec I, Pec Ll and Serratus Anterior Blocks • Case Studies • Billing and Coding   Objectives: • Increase the Participant’s Knowledge to Better Perform Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access and Emergency Medicine Nerve Block Procedures. • Demonstrate Proper Transducer Manipulation and System Optimization to Produce Diagnostic Images. • List the Advantages and Disadvantages of the “in-plane” and “out-of-plane” and the “direct” Vs. “indirect” Ultrasound-guided Vascular Procedures. • Identify Ultrasound Imaging Characteristics of Vessels and Contiguous Anatomy to Determine the Optimal Approach for Vascular Access. • Cite Ultrasound Imaging Characteristics of Vascular Pathology That Would Indicate a Vessel Is Not Suitable for Vascular Access. • Demonstrate the Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Central Line and Peripheral Line Vascular Access. • List the Advantages of Using Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block Techniques. • Demonstrate Imaging Techniques for Performing Ultrasound-guided Upper and Lower Extremity Regional Anesthesia Nerve Blocks. • Perform PECC and Tap Blocks Using Ultrasound Guidance. • Increase Confidence to Incorporate Protocols, Scan Techniques, Diagnostic/treatment Accuracy and Interpretation Criteria to Integrate the Skills Learned Into Clinical Practice.

Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks For Emergency Medicine is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc and will be held on Apr 05, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, UnIted States of America. Target Audience: The course is intended for any Physicians, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Physician Assistants or any other emergency medical professionals who have a need to integrate ultrasound-guided techniques for nerve block applications in their emergency department. Accreditation Statement: 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 live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 8.25 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). 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. Description: Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Live Training Course Is Designed for Medical Professionals Seeking to Integrate Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block Techniques Into Their Emergency or Critical Care Practice. These Courses Are Taught at Our Facility in St. Petersburg, Florida by Leading Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Experts That Specialize in Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine That Incorporate Comprehensive Lectures Covering Upper and Lower Extremity Blocks and Interactive Case Presentations With an Audience Response System That Features a 3:1 Faculty to Participant Hands-on Scan Ratio With Live Models and Phantoms. All Participants Will Immediately Be Able to Implement Skills Learned Into Clinical Practice and See an Increase in Diagnostic Skills and Scanning Proficiency. Topics: • Overview of Needle Guidance Basics • Indications & Applications for Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks: • Procedural Pointers, Local Anesthetic Agent Choices • Upper Extremity Ultrasound-guided Nerve Blocks: • Anatomic Territories • Interscalene Block • Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block • Axillary Plexus Block • Forearm Nerve Blocks • Cervical Plexus Block • Lower Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks: • Anatomy, Ultrasound-guided Characteristics, Scanning & Injection Techniques • Femoral Nerve • Sfast • Sciatic Nerve: Popliteal Blocks • Ankle Blocks: Tibial Nerve, Deep Peroneal & Sural • Miscellaneous Blocks: • Tap Block • Pec I, Pec Ll and Serratus Anterior Blocks • Case Studies • Billing & Coding • Interactive Polling & Discussion Objectives: • Increase the Participants’ Knowledge and Competence to Perform Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia for Emergency Medicine Applications. • List the Advantages of Using Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block Techniques. • Demonstrate Imaging Techniques for Performing Ultrasound-guided Upper Extremities Regional Anesthesia Nerve Blocks. • Demonstrate Imaging Techniques for Performing Ultrasound-guided Lower Extremities Anesthesia Nerve Blocks. • Perform Pecc and Tap Blocks Using Ultrasound Guidance. • Increase Confidence to Incorporate Protocols, Scan Techniques, and Interpretation Criteria to Integrate the Skills Learned Into Clinical Practice.