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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Distal Biceps Tendon

Presentation description

The distal biceps tendon is commonly affected by tendinosis, tears, or associated bursitis. It is imperative to differentiate between partial and full-thickness tears for proper patient management. With knowledge of the distal biceps anatomy, proper imaging techniques, and awareness of potential pitfalls, ultrasound is becoming the modality of choice for an accurate diagnosis.

This webinar illustrates the anatomy of the distal biceps tendon and show sonographers how to acquire optimal images and perform proper dynamic assessments. Pathological conditions and potential imaging pitfalls are discussed. Pathologies are presented in a case study format.

Speaker: Lisa Billone
BMRSc, DMS, CRGS, CRVS, RDMS, RMSKS, RVT

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Optimizing Imaging Techniques for the Fetal Heart

Learning Objectives

The importance of image optimization for fetal heart scanning.
Review of the standard images for routine obstetric exams.
Basic optimization techniques (e.g. image window, read vs write magnification, etc.)
Advanced optimization techniques (e.g. frame averaging vs frame rate, priority, colour)
Optimization of M-mode
How to use video clips to your greatest advantage

Speaker: Cathy Ridsdale , BSc CRGS CRVS RDMS RVT

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Ectopic Pregnancy: Truths, Myths and Stories from a Sonographer

This presentation will include a review of recent literature on detection of ectopic pregnancy with sonography. Tips will be shared for sonographers to detect ectopic pregnancy more accurately. In addition, interesting cases will be included as well.

Speaker: Ray Lappalainen, CRGS, DMS

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A second look at grossly normal pelvic scans. Debunking the myth of endometriosis

This presentation focuses on obtaining extra views that are typically recommended for women who have been suffering with chronic pelvic pain for over 6 months, and/or experiencing other symptoms, like severe period pains, pain during bowel movement, pain during sexual intercourse, infertility and others.

Speaker: Irina Sochirca, BSc RDMS

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Renal Doppler and Renal Artery Stenosis

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, the learner will be able to:

be familiar with renal vessels and their hemodynamic features
know about basic renal Doppler scanning techniques in both native and transplant kidneys
understand renal artery stenosis
recognize common sonographic features of renal artery stenosis in both native and transplant kidneys

Speaker: Leonardo Faundez

MA-Ed BSc DMS CRGS CRVS RDMS RVT

Aprende Canada founder and owner

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Portal Hypertension Sonographic Findings

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, the learner will be able to:

understand portal hypertension
list causes of portal hypertension
list signs and symptoms of portal hypertension
recognize common sonographic features of portal hypertension
describe sonographic features of a normal and abnormal transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS)

Speaker: Leonardo Faundez
MA-Ed BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS
Aprende Canada founder and owner

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Appendicitis: A Sonographer's Approach

Learning Objectives

Understand the incidence of Appendicitis
Sonographic techniques to finding the appendix
Recognizing the normal an abnormal appendix
Recognizing differentials of appendicitis

Speaker: Ray Lappalainen, CRGS, DMS

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Upper Extremity Venous Sonography

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, the attendant will:

be familiar with upper extremity venous anatomy and hemodynamics
know about basic upper extremity venous scanning techniques
recognize normal upper extremity venous sonographic features
list some of the common pathologies affecting upper extremity veins

Speaker: Leonardo Faundez

MA-Ed BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS

Aprende Canada founder and owner

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hernia: A sonography challenge

Presentation description

This presentation will:

clarify some scanning concepts of hernias
identify important anatomical landmarks, and
differentiate between the types of hernias and their scanning techniques.

Speaker: Sadia Sohail, LMCC, RDMS, DMS, CRGS

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shoulder ultrasound

Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, the attendee will be able to:

understand shoulder anatomy
apply shoulder ultrasound scanning techniques and tips
recognize some common pathology affecting the shoulder

Speaker: Leonardo Faundez
MA-Ed BSc DMS CRGS CRVS RDMS RVT

Aprende Canada founder and owner

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Assessment of systemic congestion with point-of-care ultrasound

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Recognize venous organ congestion as an important mediator of adverse outcomes in critically ill patients
Describe sonographic markers associated with congestive processes, including Doppler findings of hepatic, portal, and renal veins
Describe current evidence on use of point-of-care ultrasound for assessment of venous organ congestion

Speaker: Alberto Goffi, MD

Staff Physician at St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Medicine and Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM).

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Battling Breast Cancer: Review, Updates and Advancements

Learning Objectives

Updated breast cancer screening guidelines and recommendations
Ultrasound uses, techniques, appearances, and characterizing breast lesions
Breast reconstruction and implant imaging
New technologies including elastography and contrast mammography
Collection of case studies with multimodality correlation and diagnoses

Speaker: Amanda Cook
MRSc, CRGS, RDMS, RMSKS, CMRTO
Sonographer at Brant Community Healthcare.

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Lung Ultrasound in the Patient with Dyspnea

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe basic lung sonographic findings (A-lines, B-lines, lung sliding, lung pulse, lung point, consolidation, air bronchograms)
Apply principles of ultrasonographic diagnosis of pneumothorax, interstitial syndrome and consolidation
Describe a lung ultrasound-based approach to patients with dyspnea

Speaker: Alberto Goffi, MD

Intensivist - St. Michael’s Hospital TNICU & MSICU, Unity Health Toronto

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Managing Stress with Emotional Freedom Techniques

Presentation Description:

Let's face it, as with many other professions and areas of work, stress is also present in the healthcare field.

For sonographers, higher patient volumes, short-staff departments and potential repetitive strained injuries, among others, add to our stress level which not only affects us professionally but also in our personal life.

Several tools exist to help us manage our stress levels. One of them is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping.

In this interactive SonoWebinar, you'll learn about EFT from Genoveva Vazquez, EFT practitioner, self-love and wealth coach, who will demonstrate how EFT can be used as a simple yet effective stress-managing tool which can be easily incorporated in the workplace and life.

Speaker: Genoveva Vazquez

Certified life coach and EFT practitioner.

Certified Public Accountant/Certified General Accountant (CPA/CGA)

Correspondence can be directed to: info@intuitivelivingpath.com

Website: https://intuitivelivingpath.com/

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Sonographic Surveillance of Venous Stents

Presentation description

Duplex scan protocol for Femoral and Iliac veins: normal diameters and flow pattern
Criteria for suspicion of Iliac Vein stenosis
Sonographic definition of Iliac Vein Stenosis
Duplex ultrasound, CT/MR or Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS): what is the Gold Standard on the diagnosis of Iliac stenosis?
Approach of Endovascular treatment for Iliac Vein stenosis
Ideal Venous Diameter and flow pattern after angioplasty
Venous stent surveillance recommendations
How to describe a report focused on Iliac vein stenosis suspicion
Describing the main parameters used on primary diagnosis
What is important to describe in a duplex scan for surveillance of venous stent?

Speaker: Dr. Fernanda Costa Sampaio Silva, MD, Brazil

-Vascular Surgeon and Vascular Sonographer

-Member of Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery (SBACV)

-Director of Publications Department of SBACV, section Bahia

-Member of SVS- Society for Vascular Surgery, International Relations Committee

Email: drafernandacostasampaiosilva@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drafernandacostavascular

Instagram: @drafernandacostavascular

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Varicose veins

Presentation description:

Duplex scan protocol for varicose veins disease
Duplex scan based on venous anatomy of lower limbs
Importance of scanning deep venous system before looking for varices
Definition of reflux for deep and superficial vein
Importance of perforating veins on evaluation of the varicose disease
Taking measures of the saphenous vein
How to describe a report focused on surgical planning
Describing the main veins implicated on venous disease
What is important to describe in a duplex scan for planning different procedures: venous thermal ablation, foam sclerotherapy and open surgery

Speaker: Dr. Fernanda Costa Sampaio Silva, MD, Brazil-Vascular Surgeon and Vascular Sonographer-Member of Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery (SBACV)-Director of Publications Department of SBACV, section Bahia -Member of SVS- Society for Vascular Surgery, International Relations Committee

Email: drafernandacostasampaiosilva@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drafernandacostavascular Instagram: @drafernandacostavascular

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The Sonographer's Guide to Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Learning Objectives:

Brief overview of relevant vascular anatomy
Brief overview of types of aneurysms
Description of Cook EVAR and TEVAR device
Appearance of device on ultrasound
Role of ultrasound in patient surveillance and management

Speaker: Roshelle Chenier, BSc, former RDMS (2001-2019)

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Ultrasound and PET/CT modalities: How they complement each other

Learning Objectives:

Overview of PET imaging principles and characteristics and common available radio tracers
Case-based review of rol of PET as a problem-solving tool in US detected lesions. (i.e Parathyroid lesions, NETs, Liver lesions)
Brief review of theranostics principles and some examples

Speaker: Claudia Ortega Mogilevich, MD

Radiologist, Abdominal Imaging and Molecular Imaging at University Health Network, University of Toronto, 2018-2020.

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Working with Respiratory Therapists

Presentation description

An overview of respiratory therapists and their training
Review of respiratory therapist (RT) role as clinician and as a part of interprofessional teams
Areas in the hospital that you may find an RT
A list of common respiratory equipment that you may run into
A discussion of possible patients whose care may involve sonographers and RTs

Speaker: Farzad (Raffi) Refahi

Registered Respiratory Therapist at Markham-Stouffville Hospital.

FarzadRRT@gmail.com (www.Respiratory.Blog)

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