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.

Course Content

Credits

1.00

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 ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration: 1.00 hour
Released: Jan 19, 2015
Last Review: Dec 9, 2024
Expires: Dec 8, 2027

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.

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 1.00 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.

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