Point of Care Ultrasound: COVID-19 Lungs

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12:00 AM - Friday, May 13, 2022, 12:00 AM

Internet Enduring Material sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine. 

This video reviews how to utilize point-of-care ultrasound when evaluating and treating COVID-19 suspected and diagnosed patients. We review the basics of lung ultrasound and show images of various abnormal findings found in COVID-19 patients. We will discuss current best practices on how to clinically incorporate POCUS in care of these patients including lung, cardiac and IVC ultrasound exams, as well as highlight any limitations.

  Release Date: May 13, 2020
  Expiration Date: May 13, 2022
  Estimated Time to Complete: 19 minutes
  CME Credits Offered: 0.25
  Registration Fee: FREE

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.25 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.25 hours)

1. Understand the approach to lung ultrasound
2. Review normal lung ultrasounds
3. Discuss findings suggestive of lung pathology specifically in COVID patients
4. Examine the role of lung POCUS in caring for COVID patients or patients who have suspected COVID-19

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Reference/Bibliography List
COVID-19 CME Resources https://med.stanford.edu/cme/COVID19.html

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