PVICME: Transcranial Doppler Sonography

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Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education (PVICME)
11714 North Creek Pkwy N
Suite 100
Bothell, WA. 98011
Phone: (425) 398-7772
Fax: (425) 486-8976

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Transcranial Doppler & Imaging Course

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

PVICME and Swedish Neuroscience Institute continue to collaborate on this well received course which utilizes the educational expertise and resources unique to each organization. The result is a faculty with diverse interests and areas of specialization, a curriculum that is comprehensive and in-depth and hands-on sessions that utilize actual patient models with pathology specific to attendees’ needs and interests.

The three-day course is held at the acclaimed Swedish/Cherry Hill Hospital campus in Seattle WA. Hands-on scanning instruction is performed in Seattle University’s Clinical Performance Lab, a state-of-the-art educational facility conveniently located in the James Tower at Swedish/Cherry Hill. Multiple TCD and imaging systems will be available for use during the hands-on scanning sessions.

Target Audience and General Course Description

This course is designed for physicians, sonographers, technologists and other health care professionals seeking to acquire the specific skill sets and knowledge base required to perform and interpret transcranial Doppler (TCD) studies. In the course, attendees will learn the basic skills for performance and interpreting TCD, transcranial imaging (TCI) and monitoring studies through didactic lectures and guided hands-on sessions with faculty. Interactive case studies will serve as a basis for development of interpretation skills.

Attendees will also be instructed in the various applications and settings in which transcranial Doppler is performed including the vascular laboratory, emergency room, neurosurgical arena, and operating room. Some of the major topics include performance of TCD in patients with extracranial occlusive disease, functional vasomotor reactivity testing, monitoring during carotid stenting and endarterectomy, diagnosis of intracranial stenosis and acute intracranial occlusion, diagnosis of vasospasm secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage, and detection and grading of patent foramen ovale. Learning will be accomplished through didactic sessions with faculty presenting in those areas of special interest and/or specialization. Guided hands-on and interactive case studies are also provided where appropriate.

Course Schedule:
Day 1
Tools of the Trade- Basic Physics and Instrumentation
Neuroanatomy
Vessel Identification
Transcranial Doppler Technique
Transcranial Imaging Technique
Hemodynamics/Waveform Morphology
Demonstration- Transcranial Doppler
Demonstration- Transcranial Imaging
Guided Hands-on Session- Transcranial Doppler and Imaging
Guided Computer Learning Stations- Hemodynamic Software

Day 2
Collateralization Effects of Carotid Disease
Recognizing Cerebral Emboli
Functional Testing- The CO2 Challenge
Monitoring with TCD- Carotid Stents and Endarterectomy
Subclavian Steal and Intracranial Effects
Mechanical Compression of the Vertebral Arteries
Laboratory Management Workshop- Optional Lunchtime Session
Demonstration- CO2 Challenge & Breath-holding
Guided Hands-on Session- Transcranial Doppler & Imaging, Headgear set-up, CO2
Challenge & Breath-holding
Guided Computer Learning Stations- Hemodynamic Software

Day 3
Intracranial Stenosis & Occlusion
TCD in Acute Stroke
Utilization of TCD in Sickle Cell Disease
Subarachnoid & Vasospasm Pathology and Pathophysiology
TCD/I in the Detection of Vasospasm after SAH
TCD/I in Traumatic Brain Injury & Cerebral Circulatory Arrest
PFO Anatomy, Pathology & Treatment Strategy
PFO TCD Protocol and Interpretation Criteria
Interactive Case Studies
Demonstration- PFO Testing
Guided Hands-on Session- Transcranial Doppler & Imaging, PFO Testing
Guided Computer Learning Stations- Hemodynamic Software

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students who successfully complete the course will be able to:
» Identify basic principles of intracranial arterial vascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
» Demonstrate the proper techniques for the performance of TCD and TCI.
» Recognize normal and abnormal intracranial Doppler spectral waveforms.
» Understand the clinical usefulness and limitations of TCD and TCI techniques.
» Apply basic TCD/TCI Interpretation to real cases.

FACULTY

» Keith Fujioka, BS, RVT, FSVU: Course Co-Director
· President/CEO, Pacific Vascular

»  Colleen Douville, BA, RVT:  Course Co-Director
        ·    Director: Cerebrovascular Ultrasound, Swedish Vascular Ultrasound
        ·    Program Manager: Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Swedish Neuroscience Institute

» David W. Newell, MD
· Chief of Neuroscience, Swedish Neuroscience Institute

»  Arthur M. Lam, MD, FRCPC
        ·    Medical Director: Neuroanesthesia & Neurocritical Care, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
        ·    Clinical Professor, University of Washington
        ·    Neuroanesthesiologist, Physician Anesthesia Services
        ·    Medical Director: Swedish Cerebrovascular Ultrasound, Swedish Vascular Ultrasound

»  Todd J. Czartoski, MD
        ·    Assoc. Director of Neurology, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
        ·    Swedish Neurology Hospitalist Team

»  Paul P Huang, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI
        ·    Interventional Cardiologist, Swedish Heart and Vascular
        ·    Medical Director: Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound, Swedish Vascular Ultrasound

» Donalee Davis, CNRN
· Cardinal Healthcare – NeuroCare Consultant

»  Meryl Harley, BA, RVT
        ·    Staff Sonographer, Swedish Vascular Ultrasound
        ·    Clinical Instructor, Seattle University Ultrasound

» Joshua Renz, BS, RVT
· Staff Sonographer, Swedish Vascular Ultrasound

»  Krislynn Barnhart, BS, RVT
        ·    Staff Sonographer, Swedish Vascular Ultrasound
        ·    Clinical Instructor, Oregon Institute of Technology
        ·    Faculty, Seattle University Ultrasound Program

»  Elimie Johnson, BS, RVT
        ·    Team Lead: Seattle/Swedish Hospital locations, Pacific Vascular
        ·    Vascular Technologist, Pacific Vascular

»  Ridge Johnson, BSc, RVT
        ·    Director, PVICME
        ·    Vascular Technologist, Pacific Vascular

ACCREDITATION

This program meets the criteria for SVU-CMEs which are accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) towards recertification, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Category A credit, and the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) for accreditation. SVU accredits this course for 21 hours of CME. Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education (PVICME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PVICME takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. PVICME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

2013 COURSE DATES
March 25 - 27
7:30am - 4:00pm daily
Lunches provided daily

TUITION

Physicians: $1200.00

Fellows/Residents: $1050.00

Technologists: $1050.00

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Room rate available until March 4, 2013:

Standard Single King, single or double occupancy - $129
Standard Double Queen, single to double occupancy - $139

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