PoCUS

The PoCUS CE opportunity: Transthoracic Echo and the FATE Assessment is designed to assist CRNAs in performing and interpreting basic transthoracic echocardiography views as performed for the Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) exam. Additional learning includes common pathologies such as pericardial effusion and hypovolemia.

The Learning Objectives are:

1. Discuss the basic physics of ultrasound used in the Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) exam
2. List the four basic cardiac questions answered by the FATE exam
3. Describe scanning techniques and positions used to acquire ultrasound views for the FATE exam
4. Identify the six basic transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) views used in the FATE exam

This program is offered in as an online, independent study format.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 3.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1039367; Expiration Date 6/30/2023.

Cost $35.00

The PoCUS CE opportunity: Utility of FATE and Basic Perioperative TEE is designed to introduce CRNAs to the use of perioperative echocardiography for assessment, monitoring and rescue applications.

The Learning Objectives are:

1. Describe the utility of Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) exam as a preoperative and rescue ultrasound assessment
2. Discuss basic perioperative transesophageal echocardiography as an advanced cardiac monitor
3. Identify eleven ultrasound windows used for advanced hemodynamic monitoring
4. List five indicators for the use of basic transesophageal echocardiography

This program is offered in as an online, independent study format.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 3.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1039533; Expiration Date 6/30/2023.

Cost: $35.00

The PoCUS CE opportunity: Volume Assessment and Focused Assessed Sonography for Trauma (FAST) is designed to assist CRNAs in performing and interpreting ultrasound views used to assess for free fluid around the heart and other organs as well as evaluate volume status.

The Learning Objectives are:

1. List the three indicators for the focused assessed sonography for trauma (FAST) exam
2. Identify the five views/twelve areas of interest used in the extended focused assessed sonography for trauma (eFAST)
3. Describe ultrasound probe considerations for the FAST exam
4. List three limitations of the FAST exam

This program is offered in as an online, independent study format.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 3.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1039566; Expiration Date 6/30/2023.

Cost: $35.00

The PoCUS CE opportunity: Airway, Gastric and Pulmonary Ultrasound Assessment is designed to assist CRNAs in performing and interpreting ultrasound views used for airway evaluation, gastric content assessment and lung pathology detection.

The Learning Objectives are:

1. List three uses of airway ultrasound
2. Describe the evaluation of airway structures with ultrasound
3. Discuss the utility of gastric ultrasound in anesthesia management
4. Describe gastric volume assessment with ultrasound
5. List three uses for pulmonary ultrasound
6. Describe ultrasound findings with pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, consolidation and pleural effusion

This program is offered in as an online, independent study format.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 3.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1039534; Expiration Date 6/30/2023.

Cost: $35.00