Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix
Product #: OV-UEA
Price: $69
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ available

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Product Details
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix



Corky Hecht, BA, RT(N), RDMS, RDCS, RVT

Upon completion of the event the participant should be able to:
1. Describe normal anatomy of the appendix and other structures in right lower quadrant.
2. Explain and perform the routine protocol for ultrasound evaluation of the appendix.
3. Discuss indications and diagnostic criteria for ruling in appendicitis.
4. Explain the capabilities and limitations of ultrasound evaluation of the appendix.
5. Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret ultrasound examinations of the appendix.
6. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting (ideally under supervised conditions) until an acceptable level of proficiency has been achieved.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals interested in imaging and evaluating the appendix. Physician participants may include, but are not limited to, those involved in emergency medicine, internal medicine and family medicine.
Length: 53:54
Released: February 26, 2009
Termination Date: February 26, 2012


Disclosure of Significant Relationships
Corky Hecht, BA, RT(N), RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Director
Employee, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Pete Beach, FL
No relevant Commercial Relationships exists

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The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.