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
- Appraise the different imaging modalities available in the assessment of stroke.
- Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of each imaging modality.
- 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
- Discuss commonly used terms in ultrasound.
- Determine in which clinical settings ultrasound is the most appropriate study to order.
- Recognize US findings for common diseases/diagnoses.
TOPIC 3: Upper Extremity Trauma.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
- Determine the utility of different projections of plain films of the upper extremity.
- Evaluate radiographic findings of common fractures and dislocations in the shoulder.
- Interpret common fractures of the wrist on plain radiographs.