ETSU Applied Anatomy & Clinical Procedure Series

 

ETSU Applied Anatomy & Clinical Procedure Series:

Paracentesis & Thoracentesis

April 25, 2020

8:00am – 1:00pm

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

 

About this Conference:	This is a half-day conference held at ETSU Quillen College of Medicine. A large group didactic session begins the day to present the clinical anatomy and evidence-based approaches to the procedure. This is followed by small group, experiential sessions where participants will observe and identify relevant anatomy via pro-sections and virtual reality, demonstrate competency for these procedures on a surgical reality donors prepared through the modified Thiel embalming method, culminating in simulation.
Presentations:	Click here to view presentations (as they become available).
Target Audience:	Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
Overall Conference Objectives:	As a result of attending this activity, the participant will be able to: Identify relevant anatomy of the body wall and the abdominal and thoracic cavities for thoracentesis and paracentesis Demonstrate appropriate technique for evacuation of fluids from pleural and peritoneal spaces Discuss the clinical aspects of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and ascites in relation to the therapeutic and diagnostic applications of paracentesis and thoracentesis Discuss potential complications and their relevant anatomical relationships
Address:	Stanton-Gerber Hall and Building 60 Click here for a map
Fees:	All Registrants $250.00
Cancellation Policy:	Registration fees are refundable less a $50.00 administrative fee, for cancellations received in writing a minimum of 14 days prior to the activity date. Refunds are not provided when the registration fee is $50.00 or less, or when a cancellation request is received less than 14 days prior to the start of the activity. ETSU Quillen College of Medicine reserves the right to cancel CME activities. If an activity is cancelled, registrants will receive a full refund.
Registration:	Click here to register or call (423) 439-8027
Activity Director:	Caroline Abercrombie, MD
Educational Planner:	Elizabeth Wolf, MBA, CPPS, CPHRM, CHCP Educational Planner Office of Continuing Medical Education Quillen College of Medicine East Tennessee State University (423) 439-8088 wolfes1@etsu.edu
Conflicts of Interest:	Activity Director Disclosure Caroline Abercrombie, MD None     Planning Committee Members Disclosure Robert Becker, BS None Elizabeth Wolf, MBA, CPPS, CPHRM, CHCP None
Accreditation:
	ACCME Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
	CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.