Title: Emergency Medicine – Radiology: Stroke/Imaging; Ultrasound Basics; Upper Extremity Trauma

Faculty: Ryan K. Lee, M.D., M.B.A.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2018  Expiration Date: July 1, 2021

TOPIC 1: Stroke and Imaging.

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

1. Appraise the different imaging modalities available in the assessment of stroke.
2. Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of each imaging modality.
3. Determine the appropriate imaging study to order in various clinical scenarios.

TOPIC 2: Ultrasound Basics.

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

1. Discuss commonly used terms in ultrasound.
2. Determine in which clinical settings ultrasound is the most appropriate study to order.
3. Recognize US findings for common diseases/diagnoses.

TOPIC 3: Upper Extremity Trauma.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^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.