Event Description

This course will provide an intensive review of perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) including basic echocardiography for the novice echocardiographer as well as an update on the latest echocardiographic techniques for the more advanced practitioner.

Highlighted Topics

• Basic and Advanced Echo Review

• Porcine Dissection Workshop

• Point of Care Ultrasound (Heart/Lung and Abdomen) Workshop

• Transesophageal Echocardiography Workshop

 

Target Audience

This course is designed for general anesthesiologists, cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, intensivists, cardiologists, emergency medicine physicians, ultrasonographers, cardiothoracic surgeons and residents/fellows who are seeking to learn perioperative transesophageal echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography. The course is particularly suited to those planning on taking either the basic or advanced Examination of Special Competence in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (Basic/Advanced PTEeXAM), providing an update to their knowledge on transesophageal echocardiography.

 

Education Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate and perform a comprehensive intraoperative echo examination

• Utilize TEE/TTE as a monitoring modality during high-risk non-cardiac surgery

• Discuss the latest echocardiographic techniques

• Prepare for the Basic and Advanced PTEeXAM

• Recognize, acquire, and perform manipulation of routine 3D echocardiographic images

 

Accreditation

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA: The University of California San Diego School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please note the maximum number of credits available for participation in the following session(s):

• General Session (ONLY): A maximum of 23.1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available.
• General Session PLUS Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop: A maximum of 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available.

Note: The Individual TEE Workshop Sessions are not offered for credit.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

 

 

Please visit 2022 UCSD TEE website for more information and agenda 

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