Focused Cardiac Assessment for the Pediatric Patient (Videos)

Focused Cardiac Assessment for the Pediatric Patient

Focused Cardiac Assessment for the Pediatric Patient Training Video is designed to provide a review of the indicators and applications for performing focused cardiac ultrasound examinations on the pediatric population. Standard imaging views, protocols, cardiac ultrasound anatomy, and basic measurements for LV function and volume assessment are discussed.

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1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Date of Original Release: 12/7/2017 
This edition valid for credit through: 12/7/2020
Video Length: 00:47:00

OBJECTIVES

• Illustrate the applications and indications for performing a focused cardiac Ultrasound exam on pediatric patients.
• Identify normal and abnormal cardiac ultrasound anatomy in pediatric patients.
• State routine views and techniques for acquiring 2D images.
• Outline criteria for performing qualitative and quantitative assessment of LV function in a focused examination of pediatric patients.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Sonographers, physicians, nurse practitioners, PA’s or other medical professional performing and/or interpreting focused cardiac ultrasound in the pediatric setting.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

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

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

Topics/Speaker:

• Focused Cardiac Protocol
• Standard Imaging Views
• Focused Cardiac Sonography Anatomy
• Evaluation of Cardiac Contractility and LV Function
• Evaluation of Pericardial Effusion
• Tamponade
• Cardiac Arrest
• Volume Assessment