2023 Radiology for the Non-Radiologist - Day 2 (Physician)

$149.00

5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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    Title: 2023 Radiology for the Non-Radiologist – Day 2 (Physician)

    Faculty: Adam R. Guttentag, M.D.; Ryan K. Lee, M.D., MBA.; and Ryan Smith, M.D.

    Release Date: 7/1/2023 Expiration Date: 7/1/2026

    Day 2

    Incidentalomas: Dealing With Unexpected Abnormal Findings on Radiologic Exams

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

    1. Apply an evidence-based approach to determine the need for further evaluation of abnormalities found incidentally on imaging tests.
    2. Distinguish cystic renal masses that need imaging follow-up from those that do not.
    3. Select appropriate further imaging when needed for small adrenal masses.

    Imaging the Mediastinum and Heart

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Develop an approach to analyzing the mediastinum on chest radiography.
    2. Develop an appropriate differential diagnosis for a mediastinal mass based on location.
    3. Discuss evidence-based guidelines to appropriately order gated cardiac CT in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome.

    Radiology of the Pleura: Effusion, Pneumothorax, and More

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

    1. Detect pleural effusion on a chest radiograph in its various manifestations.
    2. Review evidence-based factors that distinguish exudative from transudative pleural effusion.
    3. Distinguish pneumothorax from other findings that may simulate it on a chest radiograph.

    Upper Extremity Trauma

    Upon completion of this session, utilizing the Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP

    1. Determine the utility of different projections of plain films of the upper extremity.
    2. Evaluate radiographic findings of common fractures and dislocations in the shoulder.
    3. Interpret common fractures of the wrist on plain radiographs.

    Lower Extremity Trauma

    Upon completion of this session, utilizing the Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP

    1. Develop an approach for assessing pelvic fractures.
    2. Determine appropriate studies to order in evaluating for hip fractures.
    3. Analyze common plain film findings associated with knee fractures.
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