Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..
Date of Original Release: 12/3/2019
Reviewed for content accuracy: 12/3/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 12/3/2025
Overview:
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Appendix and GI Tract training video is designed to cover scan techniques, protocols and ultrasound characteristics of the appendix and GI tract.
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:
• Increase knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret ultrasound of the appendix and GI tract
• Identify normal characteristics of the GI tract and appendix
• List the benefits and pitfalls of ultrasound in the GI tract
• Identify ultrasound characteristics associated with pyloric stenosis, intussusception, small bowel obstruction , appendicitis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, pneumoperitoneum, and necrotizing enterocolitis