Gallbladder Ultrasound Case Series
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.
Course 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.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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.
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.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
January 19th, 2015
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 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.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
