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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a well-established and popular diagnostic tool known for its non-invasive nature and utilized for quick image acquisition and pathologic identification assistance suitable for elderly patients in the acute setting. This session shares a lecture discussion on the use of ultrasound in older adult health.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.
Requirements for Successful Completion: Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):
Planning Committee Disclosures: There are no disclosures to declare.
Speaker Disclosures: There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support: No commercial support declared.
Accreditation Statement: This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).
Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.
Learning Outcome: After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to identify key aspects of the ultrasound machine and explain indications and techniques for performing the FAST and RUSH exams.
Rebecca
D. Suttle,
DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC,
Instructor and Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track Coordinator,
University of Alabama at Birmingham