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Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics

Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia: Getting Started

Upper Extremity Nerve Blocks

Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks

Miscellaneous Nerve Blocks: Transverse Abdominis Block; PECs II (Modified PECs I Block)

Reimbursement for Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity the learner should be able to:

Increase the participants knowledge and competence in performing regional nerve blocks

List the indications for performing ultrasound guided regional nerve blocks

Demonstrate imaging techniques for proper nerve identification and needle delivery of local anesthetics.

Cite the anatomic territories covered by specific regional nerve blocks

Incorporate tips that improve block success and enhance patient safety

List what documentation is required for coding and reimbursement

Physicians and advanced practice providers involved with performing ultrasound guided regional anesthesia in the emergency setting.

Arun Kalava

MD

Medical Director

Envision Medical Services

Bellaire Surgery Center, HCA West Florida.

Clearwater, FL

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr

MD, RDMS, FACEP

Associate Program Director, Ultrasound Director, 

University of South Florida, 

Emergency Medicine Residency Program

Tampa, FL

GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Lori Green

BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

President, Program Director, 

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc., 

Saint Petersburg, FL

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Each course registration includes: a digital course notebook (lifetime access to any device, full color presentations, and the ability to take notes/make annotations within the e-book that will sync across devices.) Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snack will also be provided.

The Advanced Registration Tuition is applied to registration submitted and paid/postmarked at least 30 days in advance of the course.

The Regular Registration Tuition is applied to registrations submitted between 15-29 days in advance of the course.

The Late Registration Tuition is strictly enforced and is applied to ALL registrations submitted within two weeks (14 days) of the start of the course.

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

The following accommodations are suggested by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for their convenient locations and reputable service.

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the beach-front and downtown properties when booked through us. Call us at 727.363.4500 to make reservations.

Hampton Inn & Suites 

Hampton Inn By Hilton 

(Call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for discounted rates)

80 Beach Dr. NE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Hotel Main Number: 727-892-9900

Submission Info

2018 Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Inc. 

 727.363.4500 |  727.363.0811

111 2nd Ave NE, #800 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

2018 Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Inc. 

 727.363.4500 |  727.363.0811

111 2nd Ave NE, #800 St. Petersburg, FL 33701