[CME EXPIRED] A Practical Update for the Radiologist In the ER/Trauma Setting: MDCT in Patients Presenting with Abdominal Pain

Educational Description:

This enduring material is designed for neuroradiologists, general radiologists, and clinicians who have an interest in imaging of the brain, spine, and head and neck. The case material shown will include a wide spectrum of the diseases that affect these areas. The specific utilization of CT, MRI, MRS and perfusion-diffusion & permeability imaging in the investigation of these diseases will be discussed. In each section, the imaging protocols, anatomy, pathology, and the clinically relevant differential diagnoses will be reviewed. This course will improve the participant’s ability to analyze CT and MR images, to offer a pertinent differential diagnosis, and to be familiar with the newest technologies applied to these regions.

Educational Objectives:

Upon the completion of this enduring material, the viewer should be better able to:

• Present the essential anatomy and imaging protocols necessary to arrive at a diagnosis of the diseases of the central nervous system and head and neck.
• Recognize both the common and uncommon CNS and ENT diseases.
• Develop a differential diagnosis for each area that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings.
• Review the application of the newest imaging techniques to these areas.
• Improve the imaging skills of all of the course participants.

Target Audience:

This enduring material is intended for Board certified general radiologists interested in neuroradiology and head and neck imaging, Neuroradiologists, Radiology residents and Fellows-in-training, Practicing physicians in general neurology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, and related clinical subspecialties who desire to familiarize themselves with the current role of imaging, and Allied health care professionals who desire to have an update on recent imaging advances and the use of imaging as an aid to clinical patient management for diseases of the brain, spine, and head and neck.

Disclosure Statement:

It is the policy of the International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for commercial support of CME activities. All faculty participants in IICME programs are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to this meeting or its content. Faculty disclosure will be made at the beginning of each lecture.

Accreditation:

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement:

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.