Gallbladder Ultrasound Case Series

Gallbladder Ultrasound Case Series

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Course Overview

The "Gallbladder Ultrasound Case Series" course is designed to enhance the diagnostic skills of healthcare professionals in identifying and interpreting various gallbladder pathologies through ultrasound imaging. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of conditions such as gangrenous, acalculous, and emphysematous cholecystitis, providing insights into their demographics, pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. Participants will also learn to recognize the sonographic features associated with these conditions, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant will:

  • Understand the demographics, pathophysiology, risk factors, and signs and symptoms of gangrenous, acalculous, and emphysematous cholecystitis.

  • Be able to recognize the sonographic findings of gangrenous, acalculous, and emphysematous cholecystitis.

Target Audience

  • Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Sharlene A. Teefey MD

Professor of Radiology

Abdominal Imaging Section

Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, Mo.

Disclosure

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) or provider(s) of any commercial service(s) discussed in this program. Dr. Sharma discloses no relevant financial interests with commercial interests. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.

IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.

Credits

1
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* 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.

Course Details

Duration1 hour
ReleasedJan 19, 2015
Last ReviewDec 9, 2024
ExpiresDec 8, 2027

Accreditation

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.