Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
Learn the essential techniques for post-liver transplant ultrasound evaluation in this course. Understand how to assess liver parenchyma, biliary system, and vascular integrity, focusing on detecting complications like hepatic artery thrombosis, portal vein stenosis, and biliary necrosis. Master Doppler ultrasound techniques for diagnosing transplant dysfunction and ensuring optimal patient care.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Describe the normal surgical anatomy of a liver transplant.
Describe the commonly employed Doppler parameters and their optimization used during evaluation of a liver transplant.
Discuss the normal ultrasound and Doppler findings of a liver transplant.
List and describe the common complications associated with a liver transplant.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
