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Northwest AHEC

Course Number: 63469

Neuromuscular Ultrasound Virtual Course

May 13, 2021 08:00 AM EDT - May 14, 2021 05:00 PM EDT

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Gail Pawlik

gpawlik@wakehealth.edu

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Event Description: THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD VIRTUALLY VIA WEB-EX ONLY DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
The Neuromuscular Ultrasound course focuses on applications in muscle disease, peripheral and cranial
nerve imaging, and an introduction to the use of ultrasound in evaluating musculoskeletal disorders. Lectures are integrated with hands-on demonstrations of technique and case interpretation. A small group format facilitates questions and answers and tailors the educational experience to meet the specific needs of individual participants. It is in real-time use of the instrument that the practitioner recognizes the importance of this type of basic knowledge and it is in this context that they can apply this knowledge to troubleshoot difficult imaging cases, identify artifacts, and improve resolution at the bedside.

“NOTE: For questions regarding the course curriculum, please contact the Center for Experiential and Applied Learning directly via email: cealultrasound@wakehealth.edu

If internal staff (i.e. clinical staff/faculty/fellows/residents) of Wake Forest Baptist Health including Network Regional and Partnership Hospitals and Clinical Sites, please contact the Center for Experiential and Applied Learning directly via email: cealultrasound@wakehealth.edu.

Objectives

Define terms of ultrasound and demonstrate application of the principles while imaging neuromuscular structures.

Identify upper extremity, lower extremity and cranial musculature and the visible boundaries that distinguish muscle groups in these areas.

Recognize loss of heterogeneity, fasciculations, hyperechoic changes, hypertrophy and other common pathologic changes in affected human muscles.

Identify the median, radial and ulnar nerves in the upper extremity and areas of the sural, peroneal and tibial nerves in the lower extremity and recognize common anatomic variants and pathologic abnormalities of these nerves.

Discuss indications for appropriate use of ultrasound imaging, factors that could complicate interpretation and clinical situations where ultrasound imaging is particularly contributory to addressing clinical problems.

Available Credits

Audience

Physicians and non-physician allied health professionals may attend to gain knowledge in performing and interpreting ultrasound examinations. Prerequisites for non-physicians: Completed training and one year of experience in an allied health profession including sonography, nursing, radiologic technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, vascular technology, or respiration therapy -or- a B.S. degree with a major in a biological science and one year of experience in allied health.

Event Fees

Refund Policy - Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail). Registrants cancelling between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are “refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.” No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.

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Cancellations greater than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund. No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund. Transfers/substitute(s) welcome (notify in advance of the program).

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Speakers

Andrea Boon, MD

Michael Cartwright, MD

Lisa Hobson-Webb, MD

Kristopher Karvelas, MD

Frederick W Kremkau, PhD

Monika A Krzesniak-Swinarska, MD

John W Norbury, MD

David C Preston, MD

Jon Reynolds, MD

Sarada Sakamuri, MD

Steven Shook, MD

Jeffrey Strakowski, MD

Francis O Walker, MD

Craig Zaidman, MD