Part 1: Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in our Emergency Departments
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss why ultrasound in emergency department care is helpful and important
- Identify when to perform focused, point-of-care ultrasound vs obtaining a more comprehensive ultrasound evaluation
- Identify basics of the ultrasound machine
- Discuss the basics of billing for ultrasound from a provider’s perspective
- Recognize some of the limitations of ultrasound
- Explain scanning basics and machine care
Review the Ultrasound Handbook Part 1.
Download a printer-friendly version of the Ultrasound Handbook Part 1 CME Quiz.
Part 2: Applications for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Use in the Emergency Department
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify when to perform focused, point-of-care ultrasound vs obtaining a more comprehensive ultrasound evaluation
- Review probe and machine cleaning procedures
- Discuss ultrasound use with procedures, AAA, FAST and limited pelvic evaluations
- Discuss ultrasound use in evaluation of the critical patient
- Discuss what to do when finding abnormalities on ultrasound
- Recognize some of the limitations of ultrasound
Review the Ultrasound Handbook Part 2.
Download a printer-friendly version of the Ultrasound Handbook Part 2 CME Quiz.
Disclosure:
CME Committee, Planning Committee, authors and faculty have indicated in accordance with the Ohio State Medical Association’s Standards for Commercial Support and the policy of Mount Carmel Health System that they have no relationships which, in the context of the presentation, could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest (e.g. ownership of stock, honoraria or consulting fees).
Accreditation:
Mount Carmel is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Mount Carmel designates this enduring material for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ (per handbook). Physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for CME Credit:
All Mount Carmel Health System medical staff members are eligible to earn CME Credit for this enduring material by reviewing this handbook and successfully completing the quiz. A passing score of 80% or greater is required. CME Credits will be posted to the Medical Education Database and will appear on your CME Transcript. Completed quizzes must be submitted to the Office of Continuing Medical Education using the instructions provided on the quiz. |
