Challenger EM Ultrasound is a unique, CD-ROM-based course designed to teach the basic techniques of emergency ultrasound. The course contains a combination of still and video segments, as well as diagrams, animations, and interactive multimedia that describe the key concepts of ultrasonography.

Challenger EM Ultrasound educates the physician on the emergency ultrasound exam, including evaluation of abdominal trauma, RUQ pain, pericardial effusion, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and many more presentations. The course also covers all clinical applications as well as ultrasound. Make yourself the expert in your practice with this unique state-of-the-art program! PROGRAM FEATURES:
Challenger EM Ultrasound is a novel, CD-ROM-based course designed to teach the basic techniques of emergency ultrasound.

Eight robust chapters teach the most sought-after ultrasound diagnostic skills.

A combination of still and narrated video segments, diagrams, and animations describe and explain the key concepts of ultrasonography.

Now you will understand and be able to explain the spectrum of ultrasound technologies, the physics behind each, and the mechanics of image generation.

Click the image for a sample movie from the course.

Labels on imagery, diagrams, and ultrasound videos can be switched on and off for quick reference and self-testing.

Images, illustrations, even videos enlarge for detailed examination.

Interactive animations and multimedia case-studies allow you to manipulate elements on the screen and see your results in real time.

Sleek pop-up navigation tools let you pause, fast forward, rewind, and skip narrative screens.

A powerful search tool lets you find specific screens and topics.

You can also quickly browse screens using our intuitive submenus.

Listen to the professional narration and then read the transcript. Finding the topic you need has never been easier.

Print your screens and transcripts on the fly.

A unique "marker" feature allows on-screen write up in a variety of colors for demonstration and classroom use.

You can print your marked screens, erase marks, and clear all marks.

The "carousel" feature allows you to create your own custom slideshow from the over 500 screens provided. Share your custom presentations with colleagues, students, and patients.

AND, you can earn 12.0 AMA Category 1 CME credits through a challenging quiz featuring over 90 practical, case-based Q&A.

Send us your scores and Get Quick and Easy CME Fulfillment - For FREE. Upon completion of the course, just mail or fax your printed scores to Challenger. Your scores and required evaluation form (provided) are processed promptly and at NO COST to you. Challenger works closely with our prestigious, institutional sponsors to maintain the most rewarding educational experience possible. For this course, as for most of our courses, Challenger issues CME certificates on behalf of our sponsors directly from our office, shortening the delivery time to your home or office. Available on CD-ROM only.
Challenger EM Ultrasound is available by CD-ROM only due to the high volume of video and interactive content within the course. Through testing and beta-user feedback, we have found that even with high-bandwidth Internet connections, the large media files, search functionality, and custom quizzing platform found in Challenger EM Ultrasound are best suited for the CD-ROM format.

As Internet technologies improve, Challenger may investigate ways to allow online access to the course in a way we and our trusted clients feel is acceptable.

Course Highlights...

• Course includes over 200 didactic video and interactive segments including on-screen measurement exercises, and advanced case studies.
• A searchable index and printable materials, so that you can learn at your own pace in your own way
• Teaches the basics of the emergency ultrasound exam, an increasingly important diagnostic tool for surgeons and emergency physicians
• 8 chapters cover 40 topics in emergency ultrasound

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Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Challenger Corporation.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Certification Statement The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credits he/she actually spent in the activity.

Disclosure Policy It is the intent of University of Colorado School of Medicine to assure that its educational mission, and continuing medical education activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its programs. Having an interest in or an affiliation with any corporate organization does not necessarily influence a faculty's presentation, but the relationship must be made known to the program audience in accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Disclosure of Proprietary Interests According to CME guidelines, authors must disclose all associations with proprietary entities that may have a direct relationship to their subject of discussion. All authors of this program have signed disclosure forms indicating that they have no associations with proprietary entities related to their subjects of discussion.

Activity Dates Date of Original Release: December 1, 2005 Most Recent CME Review/Update: December 1, 2005 Edition Release Date: December 1, 2005 Expiration Date: December 1, 2010

This course will be reviewed within three years from date of last review.

Copyright Statement: Challenger EM Ultrasound. Copyright © 2005 Challenger Corporation.

Authors:

Mark Deutchman, MD, FAAFP; Professor, Department of Family Medicine; Director, Advanced Training Track; Director, Rural Health Track; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Denver, Colorado

John L. Kendall, MD, FACEP; Director, Emergency Ultrasound; Department of Emergency Medicine; Denver Health Medical Center; Assistant Professor; Division of Emergency Medicine; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Denver, Colorado

Sarah A. Stahmer, MD, FACEP, FAAEM; Associate Professor Emergency Medicine; Residency Program Director; Cooper University Hospital; Camden, NJ

Target Audience:
Challenger Ultrasound for Emergency Medicine and Trauma is intended for all physicians, emergent and primary care providers and specialists, who require information about emergency ultrasound practices.

Educational Objectives:
The educational objectives of the Challenger Ultrasound for Emergency Medicine and Trauma training program are as follows. On completing the program, the medical practitioner will be able to:

• Recognize sonographic findings in acutely ill or injured patients.
• Describe the sonographic and anatomic components of the emergency and trauma ultrasound exam.
• Illustrate the sonographic appearance of pathology encountered during an emergency and trauma ultrasound exam.
• Describe how physics affects sonographic images and will be able to identify the artifacts that are encountered while images are being obtained.
• Describe available ultrasound technologies.
• Describe standard patient positioning, image orientation and labeling.
• Describe how to detect hemoperitoneum, pericardial effusion, hemothorax, and solid organ injury using ultrasound.
• Describe how to detect pericardial effusion using ultrasound.
• Describe how to detect pericardial effusion, pericardial tamponade, and document asystole using ultrasound.
• Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-9 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME credit.