Gulfcoast : Abdominal Ultrasound Registry Review

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 and 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.

Topics

Abdominal and Pelvic Anatomy and Vasculature
Liver Anatomy & Pathology
The Gallbladder: Putting the Pieces Together
The Bile Ducts
Trauma Ultrasound
Pancreas Anatomy & Pathology
Spleen Sonography
Renal Anatomy & Pathology
Superficial Structures, GI Tract, and Neonatal Hips- Two Parts
Multiple Mock Exams