Utilization of MRI-Based Contrast Agents In The Pediatric Patient (CE)

Program Summary

In this second of a four (4) part educational webcast series we hear from Dr. Alexander Towbin from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, who discusses the use of MR contrast agents in routine pediatric imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. In addition, Dr. Towbin addresses the pros and cons of various MR contrast agents and show examples of their use in clinical practice.

Following his lecture, Dr. Lawrence N. Tanenbaum joins Dr. Towbin in a panel discussion moderated by Applied Radiology where questions from the audience are addressed.

Effective Date: 09/30/2014
Expiration Date: 09/30/2016
Estimated Completion Time:1 hour

This program was originally broadcast live as part of a Webinar sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME) and supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Guerbet, LLC

This program has been supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Guerbet, LLC.

Faculty

 Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR, FISMR Alexander J. Towbin, MD
Radiologist, Director of Radiology Informatics at
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

 Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, MD, FACR Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, MD, FACR
Director of MRI, CT and Outpatient / Advanced Development,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

Learning Objectives

After completing this course the participant should be able to:

  • Understand the unique considerations for MR contrast agents in children.
  • Understand my experience with GBCA in kids.

Target Audience

  • Radiologic Technologists
  • Radiology Administrators
  • Other Related Imaging Professionals

Disclosures

Dr. Towbin Dr. Towbin discloses that he serves as a consultant to Guerbet, a shareholder in Merge Healthcare and author for Amirsys.

Dr. Tanenbaum discloses that he is a member of the speakers bureau for Guerbet, Siemens and GE.

No individual at IAME who had control over the content of this program has relationships with Guerbet or any other commercial supporter.

Accreditation

Radiologic Technologists:
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for one (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit.

Radiology Administrators:
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1) continuing education credit in the following CRA domains: Operations Management and Asset Management

Claiming CE Credit

To receive CME credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination. Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing grade of 70% or higher click continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate link displayed from within your MyCE Archives page.

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