Gulfcoast: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pancreas

Overview
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pancreas Training Video is designed to provide a comprehensive review of how to perform and/or interpret a pancreas ultrasound examination.

Topics

Pancreas Anatomy/Physiology
Scan Techniques
Pancreatic Vascular Landmarks
Normal Pancreas Sonographic Characteristics
Ultrasound Evaluation of Commonly Seen Pancreatic Pathology
Case Presentations

Objectives

State the function of the pancreas and identify the normal anatomy and relevant vascular landmarks.
Outline routine scan protocols for performing a pancreas ultrasound examination.
List the normal pancreas ultrasound characteristics and measurement values.
Identify commonly seen pancreatic pathology and describe associated diagnostic criteria.

Audience
Sonographers, physicians, nurse practitioners, PA’s or other medical professional performing and/or interpreting: abdominal ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to radiology, primary care, internal medicine, gastroenterology, and emergency medicine.