Ultrasound Assessment of the Airway and Pleura (1 Class A CE)

This session is part of the "Essential Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshop". Additional registration is required for this workshop. Please visit the registration desk for further information.

Learn point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) studies necessary for daily clinical practice. This workshop introduces attendees to peripheral vascular access, ultrasound assessment of gastric contents, endotracheal tube placement confirmation, location of the cricothyroid membrane, lung ultrasound, ultrasound assessment of intracranial pressure, and assessment of hemodynamic status. This is an immersive hybrid course with eight hours of didactic lectures and four hours of hands-on instruction.

This workshop is tailored to the practicing CRNA, both new and experienced providers looking to learn or enhance their POCUS skills.

Point-of-Care ultrasound has been shown to facilitate vascular access, determine aspiration risk, confirm endotracheal tube placement, assess pulmonary function, and evaluate fluid-volume volume status. Through the AANA, a collaborative group of instructors coordinated by the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (MTSA) will provide a hybrid course that combines online modules with a hands-on workshop.

Part 1: The online learning modules focus on ultrasound comprehension and scanning techniques. In addition, core perioperative POCUS studies including vascular access, airway assessment, gastric ultrasound, lung ultrasound, and hemodynamic assessment are investigated. Each participant is expected to complete the self-paced modules prior to the workshop. The material can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, and lap-top computers. An 80% score is required to receive continuing education credit.

Part 2: The hands-on workshop will occur at the AANA’s 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego, CA The four-hour workshop uses human models to learn the normal sonoanatomy for each study. To claim the 4 Class A CE for attending, participants must fill out the Program Evaluation available in the conference mobile app following conclusion of the workshop. The evaluation will be available for 30 days.

Upon completion of the online and workshop components of the course the participant will receive a certificate of completion.

To ensure that the workshop content met both knowledge and skill sets associated with competencies and curriculum expectations, we’re requesting participants to engage in a brief follow up survey 6 months after the workshop. This will help the AANA measure the change in practice performance that is associated with an educational intervention.

In Kind Support:
Equipment for these educational activities has been provided by FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. The planners of this workshop disclose that FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. were not involved in any component of the planning process for the educational activities. FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. understands that they must abide by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) provided policies and procedures. Educational sessions will be monitored by AANA staff to ensure content integrity and prevent bias. Accreditation does not imply that the AANA or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) approves or endorses any product displayed, mentioned, or used in any of the educational activities.