1) Recognize when ultrasound is an appropriate first line imaging modality for the patient presenting with acute abdominal pain. 2) Be able to recognize the pertinent postive and negative findings on ultrasound when evaluating common and occasionally uncommon causes of acute abdominal pain. 3) Learn when to consider ultrasound as a modality for performing interventions to treat the patient presenting with acute abdominal pain.
Ultrasound is often the first line imaging modality for the patient presenting with acute abdominal pain. This is particularly true when there is a high clinical suspicion of biliary or renal etiologies. Through multiple case presentations, this session will review the ultrasound findings one may encounter when working up acute abdominal pain. In addition,cases where ultrasound guided interventions may be appropriate in patients present with abdominal pain will be shown. Audience involvement will be encouraged through the use of audience response.
Beland, M,
Acute Abdomen: Diagnosis and Intervention. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001450.html
