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The MGH Ultrasound Course aims to provide lectures on the state of the art usage of intraoperative ultrasound in neurosurgery. The panel of International neurosurgical experts will share their experience on using ultrasound in neurosurgical procedures. They will discuss the newest technology, technique, to maximize extent of resection, safety in neurosurgery, and real-time intraopertaive imaging.
Target Audience
This program is intended for:
- Neurosurgeons
Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the use of intraoperative ultrasound in neurosurgery
- Describe the ultrasound imaging in neurosurgery
Massachusetts General Hospital Intraoperative Ultrasound Course
Harvard Medical School
April 29, 2021 | 10:30 am EST
Course Directors: Brian Nahed, MD, MsC and Geirmund Unsgard, MD
10:30 AM Introduction
Brian Nahed, MD, MsC & Geirmund Unsgard, MD
10:35 AM Overview of Intra-operative imaging (ioUS, iCT, iMRI)
Brian Nahed MD, MsC
10:45 AM Mastering ioUS – Skills and techniques required
Aliasgar Moiyadi, MCh
11:00 AM Ultrasound in Brain Tumor Resection. (Anatomy, landmarks)
Francesco DiMeco, MD
11:15 AM Navigated 3D Ultrasound in Brain Tumor Resection (Tricks/tips)
Geirmund Unsgard, MD
11:25 AM Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Elastography
Francesco Prada, MD
11:35 AM Ultrasound in Hydrocephalus, Endoscopy, Chiari Decompression
Llewellyn Padayachy, MD
11:45 AM Panel Discussion on Ultrasound in Neurosurgery
Geirmund Unsgard, MD; Aliasgar Moiyadi, MCh; Francesco DiMeco, MD; Alessandro Perin, MD, PhD; Francesco Prada, MD; Lewellyn Padayachy, MD; Brian Nahed, MD, MSc
11:55 PM Hands on Ultrasound Simulation
Alessandro Perin, MD, PhD
12:25 PM Adjourn
Available Credit
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 2.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
- 2.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cine-Med and Mass General Hospital. Cine-Med is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
2.00 Physicians
Ciné-Med designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, consult your professional licensing board.
2.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 16.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
2.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.