Program Objectives
This is an introductory course on Intraoperative Echocardiography. At the end of the course the participant should be able to understand:
- The basic physics of ultrasound;
- The technical operation of the echocardiography machine;
- The components of a complete transesophageal examination and the corresponding anatomical views;
- The pathophysiology of valvular heart disease and its intraoperative assessment.
Further Information
For additional information, contact the ASA Executive Office at (847) 825-5586 or [email protected].
Due to the popularity of this workshop, registration by September 30, 2008 is encouraged.
Credit Hours
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Abstracts
Speakers’ abstracts will be available for downloading from ASA’s Web site two weeks before the meeting.
Registrants will receive the address of the site and password to allow them to access the abstracts.
There is no additional charge for downloading the abstracts
October 31 – November 2, 2008
Hilton in the Walt Disney Resort
Orlando, Florida
Co-Endorsed by
The American Society of Anesthesiologists
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
