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CME Activity
Thoracic Radiology in the ICU
Faculty
Ami N. Rubinowitz, MD
Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology
Co-Chief of Thoracic Imaging
Yale University School of Medicine
Edward Smitaman, MD
Physician, Yale University School of Medicine
Yale New Haven Hospital
Mahan Mathur, MD
Physician, Yale University School of Medicine
Yale New Haven Hospital
Mark D. Siegel, MD, FCCP
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Director of Medical Critical Care
Yale University School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Hospital
Accredited by
American College of Chest Physicians
Course Description
Objectives
1. Provide an overview of the radiographic appearances of common disease states affecting the ICU patient.
2. Identify adequate placement of invasive devices commonly used in ICU patients and their potential complications.
3. Recognize the differences between cardiogenic and noncardiogenic edema on chest radiography.
4. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the use of CT of the thorax compared with chest radiography in the critically ill patient.
5. Recognize the findings of pulmonary embolism and right heart strain on CT of the thorax.
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2010-Aug-01 |
| Expiration Date: | 2012-Dec-30 |
| Registration Required: | No |
| Cost: | $192/yr |
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