Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

SDMS Virtual Seminars - sponsored by Philips
The 2023 SDMS Virtual Seminars are sponsored by Philips Healthcare. Offered throughout the year, the SDMS Virtual Seminars focus on specialty specific content. Presented virtually, attendees have the opportunity to attend sessions, chat with attendees and speakers, and earn SDMS CME credits from the comfort of their own home or office.

SDMS Virtual Seminar - Pediatric

Saturday, November 4, 2023
10 AM – 3 PM Central  |  Earn up to ​5 SDMS CME Credits

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
Adrienne Sato Photo

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
Cara Hill Photo

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
Dennis Wood photo

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
Ted Whitten photo

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
John Aleshire photo

Presented by:
John Aleshire, MEd, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)(CT), CTT+, VCTT+
Product Application Specialist
Philips Healthcare

 
 
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*Disclaimer: This information has been presented at previous SDMS virtual events. Per ARDMS, ARRT, and CCI, participants may be able to repeat a CME activity for credit within a specific timeframe. It is the responsibility of participants to verify that they are eligible to receive SDMS CME credit for this event by checking their certification/credentialing organization's CME policies.

Cancellation without Access to Post Recordings:

  • Notice of cancellation 48 or more hours prior to start of the virtual event: 100% refund
  • Notice of cancellation after 48 hours prior to start of the virtual event: 50% refund
  • Notice of cancellation after start of the virtual event: non-refundable

Note: All cancellations must be in writing and sent to: events@sdms.org