Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract

Key Topics:

• • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pylorus
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Intussusception
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Small Bowel Obstruction
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Crohn’s Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Pneumoperitoneum

Objectives

At the completion of this enduring material, the participant should be able to:

• 1. Increase knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret ultrasound of the appendix and GI tract
  2. Identify normal characteristics of the GI tract and appendix
  3. List the benefits and pitfalls of ultrasound in the GI tract
  4. Identify ultrasound characteristics associated with pyloric stenosis, intussusception, small bowel obstruction , appendicitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, pneumoperitoneum, and necrotizing enterocolitis

Date of Original Release: 5/18/2015
This edition valid for credit through: 5/18/2018

Video Length: 00:38:00