NX2102 The Neonatal Abdomen Course

NX2102 The Neonatal Abdomen Course is organized by National Certification Corporation (NCC). This course has been approved for a maximum of 3 Contact hours.

Expiration: 12/31/2024

Objectives

• Evaluate the image quality and technique of an abdominal radiograph and understand the importance of patient positioning and the use of various views for different pathological states
• Understand the appearance of a normal neonatal bowel gas pattern and the position and appearance of structures to evaluate a neonatal abdominal radiograph
• Identify the location and correct positioning of lines on a neonatal abdominal radiograph
• Identify the location and correct positioning of lines on a neonatal abdominal radiograph
• Diagnose pathological findings on neonatal abdominal radiographs and differentiate normal from abnormal

Content Outline

• Technique
  • A. Image quality
• Positioning
  • A. Supine
  • B. Decubitus
  • C. Cross-table lateral
• Normal Abdominal Radiograph
• Lines and Tubes
  • A. Umbilical venous catheter
  • Umbilical artery catheter
  • C. Peripherally inserted central catheter
  • D. Enteric tubes
• The Periphery
• Pathology
  • A. Pneumoperitoneum
  • B. Bowel obstruction
  • C. Meconium peritonitis
  • D. Necrotizing enterocolitis
  • E. Ascites. Gastroschisis
  • G. Omphalocele
  • H. Abdominal masses
  • I. Abnormal situs

3.0 Contact Hours