Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
Course Overview
Learn how to utilize lung ultrasound in diagnosing and managing COVID-19 patients. This course covers key ultrasound signs, including lung rockets, consolidations, and pleural line abnormalities, for accurate triage, risk stratification, and disease progression monitoring. Master scanning techniques and protocols for effective patient care in the pandemic.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Understand proper ultrasound machine settings and transducer selection for ultrasound of the lungs.
Know the anatomical lung zones and the 10 basic signs of lung ultrasound
Recognize the ultrasound findings in pneumonia ,ARDS and COVID-19
Apply the utility of lung ultrasound to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employ a protocol for disinfection of the ultrasound machine and transducers
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.
