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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
or email PVICME Director at
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Transcranial Doppler Sonography
"Synergy at Work"
Synergism ('si-n әr-ji-z әm): Two or more agents working together to produce a result not obtainable by any of the agents independently.
The Pacific Vascular Institute of Continuing Medical Education's (PVICME) mission is to provide high quality educational activities and programs for physicians and other health care professionals dedicated to improving patient care. With that in mind, PVICME is pleased to announce its partnership with the Swedish Neuroscience Institute (SNI) in making available a transcranial Doppler course unlike any other. Co-Directed by Keith Fujioka and Colleen Douville, this course brings together educational expertise and resources unique to each organization along with that of other local and national experts, the resulting synergism producing a faculty diverse in its interests and areas of specialization, a curriculum that is comprehensive and in-depth, and hands-on sessions that utilize actual patient models with pathology (where appropriate) and that are specific to attendee’s interests.
Further enriching the learning experience for attendees is a new venue for the course, the James Tower Life Sciences Building (located on the Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill campus) which includes state of the art educational facilities and a Clinical Performance Lab for hands-on sessions made available by the Seattle University Nursing Program. Located adjacent to downtown Seattle, the new venue also makes available all of the amenities expected of a large downtown metropolis.
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
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OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
Students who successfully complete the course will be able to:
» Demonstrate basic knowledge of intracranial arterial vascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
» Understand 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.
» Understand basic TCD/TCI Interpretation.
FACULTY
» Keith Fujioka, BS, RVT, FSVU, President/CEO Pacific Vascular - Course Co-Director
» Colleen Douville, RVT, Dir. Cerebrovascular Ultrasound Program, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Course Co-Director
» Donalee Davis, CNRN Cardinal Healthcare - NeuroCare Consultant
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation: 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)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This course satisfies 21 hours of SVU CME credits for Technologists.
2010 COURSE DATES
March 24 - 26
September 15 - 17
TUITION
$875.00
Suggested Lodging:
SILVER CLOUD BROADWAY HOTEL
Room rate available until Friday, August 13, 2010:
Standard Single King, single or double occupancy - $159
Standard Double Queen, single to double occupancy - $169
How to Make a Reservation Online:
Visit our website at www.silvercloud.com
- Select “Rates and Availability”
- Select “Seattle – Broadway” under Properties
- Select “Group”
- Type in “Group Number” PVICME
- Type in “Password” PVICME
- Complete reservation with your personal information.
How to make a Reservation Via Phone:
Call our hotel directly at (206) 325-1400 or Toll Free at (800) 590-1801
- Tell them that you are traveling with the “PVICME” and the group number “PVICME.”
- Complete reservation with your personal information and any front desk person can help you.
** If you need to book guest rooms outside of the
group event dates, please contact the hotel directly.**
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