Course Information
Description
There are numerous institutions in the Triangle area that use transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in their operating rooms. This conference series will provide an opportunity to allow local anesthesiologists with an interest in TEE to come together quarterly to expand their knowledge in this area. Subject matter will vary from lectures on fundamental principles to discussion of specific case examples. The location of the event will initially alternate between UNC and Duke, and later include neighboring institutions like Wake Med and Rex Hospitals.
Learning Objectives for Participants
The information presented at this educational activity should improve your ability to:
1 - Understand the evidence of management of the patient with patent foramen ovale undergoing
orthopedic surgery.
2 - Define the role of transesophageal and transthoracic echocardiography in the diagnosis of
patent foramen ovale.
Target Audience
This education activity is designed for physicians involved in perioperative care of patients with cardiovascular disease who desire to enhance their diagnostic skills with transesophageal echocardiography. Participating physicians should have a basic understanding of techniques of echocardiography in practice or through other instructional courses. Physicians who plan to take the National Board of Echocardiography examination in perioperative TEE will benefit from participating in this activity.
Accreditation Statement
The Duke University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement
The Duke University School of Medicine designates that this educational activity has been approved for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure
The Duke University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of the planning committee and faculty's commercial relationships will be made known at the start of the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.