Advances In Doppler & Small Vessel Imaging

Program Summary

In recent years, the capabilities of ultrasound flow imaging have increased enormously. With such versatility, clinicians are now using this non-invasive technique for additional diagnostic applications. This Expert Forum will review these principles and discuss current advances that are adding additional clinical value in both the pediatric population and vascular labs.

Effective Date: December 8, 2014
Expiration Date: December 31, 2016
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Fee: Free

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 Toshiba America Medical Systems

This program has been supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Toshiba America Medical Systems

Faculty

Learning Objectives

After completing this course the participant should be able to:

• Describe the differences between conventional color Doppler,  power Doppler and the new SMI (Suberb Microvascular Imaging) technology.
• Identify improvements to imaging capability between  conventional color Doppler, power Doppler and SMI.
• Apply SMI to problem solving for pediatric and vascular imaging cases.

Target Audience

• Radiologic Technologists
• Radiology Administrators
• Other Related Imaging Professionals

Disclosures

Dr. O’Hara discloses that she is an Author & Shareholder in Amirsys, Inc, and is on the Toshiba America Medical Systems Speakers Bureau.

Mr. Washko discloses he is on Toshiba America Medical Systems Speaker Bureau.

No individual at IAME who had control over the content of this program has relationships with Toshiba America Medical Systems 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.

Program Viewing Instructions

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System Hardware/Software and Internet Connection Requirements

The following information is provided for your reference in conjunction with review of this program.

Operating Systems: Windows 2000 or higher, MAC OSX 10.3 or higher, MAC iOS compatible.

General System and Internet Requirements: Speakers or Headphones, High Speed Internet connection, Web browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome.