Cardiac and Abdominal Ultrasonography Workshop

This course provides 18 hours of applied cardiac and abdominal ultrasonography instruction for veterinarians contemplating adding this service to their practice or who perform ultrasonography but wish to upgrade their skills. Hands-on, real-time imaging. Enrollment limited.

For course outline and details contact:

Professional Educational Enterprises

Suite 300, Memorial Building

610 North Main Street

Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone 800-355-8449 or 540-951-8449.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Dates - This course is being offered twice in 1996:

September 20-22, 1996

October 25-27, 1996

The five major subject areas that will be covered in these courses are:

1. The Technology

What is ultrasound? How does an ultrasound machine process information? How can the equipment be adjusted to enhance image quality on a wide variety of small animals? Participants will be taught to manipulate machine controls for image enhancement.

2. Recording the Image

Animal preparation and standard views for recording the anatomy of the heart and abdominal organs will be featured. Each participant will have an opportunity to learn and practice the standard imaging positions for the heart and abdomen.

3. Interpreting the Image

Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy in the thorax and abdomen will be emphasized. Cardiac measurements and changes in size, shape and echodensity of abdominal structures will be visualized through learning aids, models and real-time imaging by each participant.

4. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System and Abdominal Organs.

Common diseases affecting these systems will be demonstrated and discussed using case-based problem solving formats. Embedded disease specimens will be used by the participants to learn ultrasonographic disease characteristics.

5. Sample Collection Using Ultrasound Guidance

Special aspiration, biopsy and fluid collection techniques will be demonstrated using models, videotapes and other learning techniques.

Primary Instructors:

Dr. Colin B. Carrig, Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology

Dr. R. Lee Pyle, Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)