The Clinical Ultrasound Workshop for the Anesthesia Provider is an AANA-approved Class A Credit continuing education (CE) workshop for CRNAs that gives participants hands-on training in ultrasound techniques in order to improve patient outcomes, increase patient safety, and implement best practices.
6 CE hours will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the workshop.
6 CE hours will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the workshop.
Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of the workshop, practicing CRNAs will:
- Gain competency in using ultrasound equipment
- Be able to describe ultrasound instrumentation (gain, depth, zoom, Doppler)
- Demonstrate proper orientation of the ultrasound probe, as well as ascertain probes for the different types of ultrasound usage
- Demonstrate proper ultrasound technique
- Identify and differentiate the differences between nerve, muscle, and vessel guided by ultrasound
- Understand and recognize basic physics of US ultrasound technology
- Be able to place an IV and arterial line with the assistance of ultrasound technology
- Be able to assess the brachial plexus and lower extremity nerves with the assistance of ultrasound technology
Describe and appreciate the value of applying ultrasound technology in clinical practice