Gulfcoast: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract

Overview
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract training video is designed to cover scan techniques, protocols and ultrasound characteristics of the appendix and GI tract.

Topics

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pylorus
Ultrasound Evaluation of Intussusception
Ultrasound Evaluation of Small Bowel Obstruction
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix
Ultrasound Evaluation of Crohn’s Disease
Diverticulitis
Pneumoperitoneum

Objectives

Increase knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret ultrasound of the appendix and GI tract.
Identify normal characteristics of the GI tract and appendix.
List the benefits and pitfalls of ultrasound in the GI tract.
Identify ultrasound characteristics associated with pyloric stenosis, intussusception, small bowel obstruction, appendicitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, pneumoperitoneum, and necrotizing enterocolitis.