Speaker(s): Dr. Eicken

Content: Point of care ultrasound for assessment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Objective(s): 

1. Identify which patients may benefit from a DVT POCUS exam in the Emergency Department. 2. Understand the limitations of DVT POCUS exams and understand when comprehensive follow up imaging is necessary for a pathological condition. 3. Understand which images and measurements are key to acquire during a DVT POCUS exam.  4. Appreciate the advantages of POCUS and how it can dramatically impact care particularly in the community ED setting for the emergency evaluation of possible DVT.

Session date: 
08/16/2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Location: 
GMH - Support Tower 3rd Floor
Greenville
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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    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.
  • 1.00 Attendance

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