Pediatric Virtual Seminar Pricing:
$59 for SDMS Members
$29 for SDMS Student Members
$159 for Non-Members
Pediatric Emergency Department Ultrasound
1 SDMS CME credit | Category: PS | Content Level: Beginner
This presentation will act as a helpful guide to performing ultrasounds that are frequently ordered in the pediatric emergency department.
Objectives:
- Discuss clinical symptoms for pediatric ultrasound exams frequently ordered in the emergency department
- Examine protocols to perform these exams efficiently
- Review sonographic signs of pediatric pathology
Presented by:
Adrienne Sato, BS, RDMS, RVT
Ultrasound Supervisor
Carillion Clinic
Navigating the NICU
1 SDMS CME credit | Category: PS | Content Level: Intermediate
Ultrasound is commonly used to perform examinations on patients admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Ultrasound is easily accessible, portable, and can be performed in a timely fashion, all of which are critical when caring for vulnerable patients. This lecture will review ultrasound examinations that are commonly ordered and performed on patients in the NICU, such as neonatal brain and chest. In addition, indications for performing examinations on patients in the NICU will be reviewed. Lastly, the use of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the NICU will be explained. The overall goal of this presentation is to educate sonographers on the value of ultrasound imaging on the care for NICU patients.
Objectives:
- Discuss ultrasound examinations that are commonly ordered in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Review indications for performing ultrasound examinations on patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Explain how Point of Care Ultrasound is useful in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting
Presented by:
Cara Hill, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
Clinical Education Specialist
BK Medical – A GE Healthcare Company
Sharing What You Know ‘Cause You Can’t Take It With You!
1 SDMS CME credit | Category: PS | Content Level: Intermediate
This presentation will review establishing a Hands-on POCUS program in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) including curriculum, schedule and certification.
Objectives:
- Gain sonographer interest in performing hands on teaching
- Discuss methods of teaching hands-on sonography to physicians and nurse practitioners
- Discuss volunteer opportunities to share what you have learned during your career in sonography
Presented by:
Dennis Wood, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RCPT
Sonographer / Instructor
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania / Thomas Jefferson University
Sonography of the Infant and Pediatric Hip
1.25 SDMS CME credit | Category: PS | Content Level: Intermediate
The goal of this lecture is to help sonographers become familiar with the anatomy of the developing hip, as well as risk factors that may lead to Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). The presentation will cover basic scanning protocol and include the images needed for a comprehensive examination. Finally, how to evaluate the pediatric hip for a potential hip effusion will be discussed.
Objectives:
- Learn the anatomy of the developing hip and review a basic protocol for evaluating the infant for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
- Review risk factors that can lead to DDH, as well as various treatments for these patients
- Discuss how to evaluate the pediatric patient for a hip effusion
Presented by:
Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS
Advanced Ultrasound Practitioner
Elliot Hospital
Neonatal Head Sonography
1 SDMS CME credit | Category: PS | Content Level: Beginner
This presentation will provide education on neonatal head sonography and the importance of its use.
Objectives:
- Recognize the clinical importance of performing neonatal head exams
- Establish the correct equipment for the study
- Review neonatal head anatomy and critical anatomy landmarks
Presented by:
John Aleshire, MEd, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)(CT), CTT+, VCTT+
Product Application Specialist
Philips Healthcare