This program reviews the current issues regarding radiation dose. It examines the evidence of the risks of radiation, modifications made to protocols, appropriateness of ordering computed tomography (CT) exams, and development of a quality assurance (QA) program. The content describes new techniques to lower dose when performing CT and

Pleural drainage systems are used to drain fluid, blood, or air from the pleural cavity and to reestablish a negative pressure that facilitates expansion of the lungs. Care of these devices can be complex. The presenter for this program is Terri Campana, Critical Care Nurse specialist at Underwood-Memorial Hospital In Woodbury, New Jer

Millions of women have breast exams every year either by mammography or by ultrasound. The technicians for both mammography or ultrasound would not necessarily know too much about the others modality. This program explores the basics of breast imaging in each modality. In this course we also discuss the pathological findings and how th

In this course you will learn about fetal positioning, the 4 chamber view- its importance in future diagnosis, cardiac chamber view details, outflow tract views and abnormalities in fetal heart such as septal defects, valve defects, connection and conotruncal abnormalities. After completing this course, you will be able to Detect the

By applying advanced imaging techniques to investigate the cardiovascular system, doctors and sonographers can provide a more complete evaluation of patients in diagnosing atherosclerosis, aneurysms, stroke, and cardiac disease. Join us for a look at how people, process, and technology are changing the face of cardiac and cerebrovascul

This program reviews cardiac embryology, its role in defect development, and how to image those defects with fetal echocardiography.

Disease prevalence increases substantially about 10 years after menopause and provides an opportunity to institute prevention strategies at the onset of menopause. The Women’s Health Initiative was largely misinterpreted and many women have been denied appropriate hormone therapy. Hormone therapy in younger women decreases mortality,

One of the most important part of operating an X-ray machine is the positioning of the patient so that the technologist can obtain a clinically relevant radiograph for the physician’s interpretation. This course helps you evaluate the basic human anatomy, such as the upper limb, lower limb, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, soft tissues,

The course includes the functional anatomy and physiology of heart. This course also covers identification of ECG waveforms and rhythm disorders.A systematic method to analyze the ECG is demonstrated. Hands-on practice exercises are presented to enhance the learning experience.  By the end of this program, the participant should b

Think about the complete chaos of trauma resuscitation, when you receive a victim of trauma in the emergency ward. The patient is totally unknown to the medical staff, their name, their medical history, the comorbidities, creating a very chaotic situation. This training program helps guide you through such situations. By the end of th