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18th Annual Clinical Utilization of Color Doppler Ultrasound

A 1 1/2 Day Seminar with Workshops
About this Seminar
Color Doppler Ultrasound (CDU) is a valuable tool for diagnosing vascular abnormalities. The technology continues to be refined to expand its applications. A very experienced and knowledgeable faculty will address areas of appropriate utilization for this imaging technique.

Practical applications, scanning techniques and diagnostic interpretation will be stressed with faculty-audience discussion encouraged throughout the seminar.

Scanning workshops using live models will highlight the program. This stimulating and convenient two day program always receives high marks and will update your skills in this important diagnostic area.

This program is designed for radiologists, vascular surgeons, physicians, residents, fellows, sonographers and other health care professionals wanting to enhance their skills in vascular ultrasound.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this program,
participants will be able to:

  • Understand how to successfully conduct and interpret color Doppler examinations for various vascular structures.
  • Review the current state-of-the-art applications of CDU.
  • Learn the capabilities, limitations and pitfalls of this diagnostic technique.
  • Learn practical techniques for imaging vascular structures.
  • Observe live demonstrations of various techniques for vascular imaging.
Locations & Dates
Chicago, IL Mar 21-22, 09

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Workshops
Members of the seminar faculty will present live scanning workshops demonstrating various clinical applications of color Doppler ultrasound. Each workshop will be 30 minutes in length and will be repeated four times to allow participation in the workshops of our choice. These workshops will be interactive with audience input encouraged.
Accreditation
The Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. MTMI designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13.25 hours in category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
This program provides 15 hours of SDMS continuing education credit for sonographers and 15 hours of Category A credit for radiologic technologists. A certificate of attendance will be provided to each individual upon completion of the seminar. Individuals must attend the entire seminar to receive full credit. Credit is awarded for sonographers and radiologic technologists as SDMS or ARRT Category A Credit approved by the SDMS, and credit from various licensure states.
Faculty
Myron A. Pozniak, MD
Professor of Radiology
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

W. Dennis Foley, MD
Professor of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Laurence Needleman, M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jonathan Edwards, RN, BSN, RVT, CVN
Clinical Manager
Heart and Vascular Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Donald Milburn, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS
Director of Radiology & Vascular Education
GE Healthcare
Waukesha, WI
Acknowledgements
MTMI would like to thank the following companies for their generous educational support and participation in this meeting.

Toshiba Medical Systems philips
Zonare
Seminar Schedule
Day One

7:00 am Registration and Coffee
8:00 am Basic Principles of Color Doppler Ultrasound (Milburn)
8:30 am Carotid Arteries: Plaque, Stenosis and Stents (Needleman)
9:15 am Ultrasound Imaging of the Native Liver (Pozniak)
10:00 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:15 am Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Screening and Pre-interventional Imaging (Foley)
10:45 am Quality Assurance Step by Step (Needleman)
11:15 am A Vascular Lab Database/Reporting System (Edwards)
11:45 am Sonographic Evaluation of Dialysis Fistulas, Pre and Post (Foley)
12:00 pm Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm Advances in Vascular Ultrasound (Milburn)
1:30 pm Lower Extremity Veins and DVTs (Needleman)
2:15 pm Upper Extremity Venous Doppler (Pozniak)
2:45 pm Doppler Jeopardy (Needleman)
3:00 pm Questions and Answers (faculty)
3:15 pm Informal Discussion and Break
3:30 pm Workshops/Scanning Demonstrations
(Four 30 minute Workshops)
5:30 pm Adjourn for the Day
Day Two

7:00 am Coffee
7:30 am The Complete Varicose Vein Exam including Venous Insufficiency Measurements (Edwards)
8:00 am Renal Vascular Imaging: Ultrasound vs. CTA/MRA
Point/Counterpoint (Pozniak/Foley)
8:30 am Laser and Radiofrequency Vein Ablations: Tips and Tricks (Edwards)
9:00 am Intraoperative Neuro Ultrasound (Pozniak)
9:30 am Doppler Ultrasound of TIPS (Foley)
10:00 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:15 am Imaging of Transplants: Liver, Renal and Pancreas (Pozniak)
11:15am Pseudoaneurisms and Thrombin Therapy (Foley)
11:45 am Doppler of the Scrotum (Pozniak)
12:15 pm Peripheral Arterial Disease, Angioplasty and Bypass Grafts (Edwards)
12:45 pm Questions and Answers (faculty)
1:00 pm Adjourn
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Hotel Information
Chicago/Northbrook, IL - March 21-22, 2009
Renaissance - North Shore
933 Skokie Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-498-9896
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MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $109 Single/Double
Make Hotel Reservations By:  2/27/09
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