The role of ultrasound in imaging the gastrointestinal system continues to evolve. While computed tomography (CT) remains the primary method for imaging the abdominal cavity, cost considerations, radiation risks, and improved ultrasound image quality continue to fuel the emergence of well-defined, gastrointestinal tract ultrasound applications. The Intestinal/Biliary: Core Clinical Ultrasound Module begins with an overview of intestinal and biliary anatomy. The course reviews basic sonographic anatomy from the esophagus to the rectum. Transducer selection, scanning approaches, and imaging techniques are discussed. The course concludes with ultrasound imaging tips and pitfalls and a summary of salient teaching points. One is able to develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform sonographic evaluations of the gastrointestinal system through 20 different hands-on simulation cases.
- Provider:American College of Emergency Physicians
- Activity Link: https://sonosim.com/
- Start Date: 2025-04-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2025-04-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 4.5 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
- Registration: Open to all