Synopsis
After viewing this presentation, the participant should be able to: Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and instrumentation; explain the advantages of using ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques; identify the topographic and cross-sectional anatomy for upper extremity nerve block sites using ultrasound; demonstrate techniques for performing ultrasound-guided anesthesia applications including: interscalene blocks (brachial plexus), infraclavicular blocks, axillary blocks, musculocutaneous blocks. An enclosed CME Quiz ($25.00 processing fee) can be submitted to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for
2.0 AMA Cat. 1 CME credits, if needed. All AMA Category 1 credits are acceptable for ARDMS and ARRT (Cat. B only) requirements.The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates the described educational activities for up to the indicated credit hours in Category I of the Physician's Recognition Award for the American Medical Association. Each physician should claim only those hours that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. |
