Description
Gulfcoast: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pancreas
Overview
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pancreas Training Video is designed to provide a comprehensive review of how to perform and/or interpret a pancreas ultrasound examination.
Topics
- Pancreas Anatomy/Physiology
- Scan Techniques
- Pancreatic Vascular Landmarks
- Normal Pancreas Sonographic Characteristics
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Commonly Seen Pancreatic Pathology
- Case Presentations
Objectives
- State the function of the pancreas and identify the normal anatomy and relevant vascular landmarks.
- Outline routine scan protocols for performing a pancreas ultrasound examination.
- List the normal pancreas ultrasound characteristics and measurement values.
- Identify commonly seen pancreatic pathology and describe associated diagnostic criteria.
Audience
Sonographers, physicians, nurse practitioners, PA’s or other medical professional performing and/or interpreting: abdominal ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to radiology, primary care, internal medicine, gastroenterology, and emergency medicine.
