Ultrasound Guided Blocks of the Chest and Abdominal Wall

Greenville, SC US
April 28, 2018

This activity is a one time workshop that will guide the learner through the technique of truncal ultrasound and include the opportunity to practice this emerging technique in a simulation setting.

This course will include pre-work, a didactic lecture, and a simulation portion, as well as group discussion in order to allow learners to strengthen the learning fully exchange on their experience.

Target Audience

  • Anesthesiologists

Learning Objectives

  • Understand research technique and indications/complications
  • Discuss how to apply the technique for various patient groups
  • Practice the technique using various simulated cases
  • Review and discuss application to identify personal strengths and weaknesses

Additional Information

Competencies this activity addresses: 
Apply quality improvement
Employ evidence-based practice
Medical knowledge
Patient care and procedural skills
Practice-based learning and improvement
Professionalism
Provide patient-centered care
Teams and teamwork
Work in interdisciplinary teams
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.00 Attendance
Registration opens: 
04/01/2018
Claim credit by: 
12/30/2018
Event starts: 
04/28/2018 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/28/2018 - 12:00pm EDT
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
607 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
United States
+1 (864) 455-7992
USC School of Medicine Greenville building

Accreditation Information

Physicians (MDs and DOs) will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 

All other attendees will receive attendence credit.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 6.00 Attendance
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If you perceive any bias at any point during this activity, please contact the CME Team at cme@ghs.org.