6th Annual Orlando Live EUS 2019

The 6th Annual Orlando Live EUS 2019 overview:

Diagnostic EUS

Procedures will be demonstrated using the “station-based” approach for identification of normal structures and pathology, using both the radial and linear array echoendoscopes. The latest diagnostic such as contrast-enhanced imagery and elastography will be demonstrated.

Interventional EUS

Using a step-wise approach, the different techniques to perform celiac plexus interventions,pancreatic fluid collection drainage, biliary/gallbladder drainage, pancreatic cyst ablation, fiducial placement, varices obliteration, radio frequency ablation and gastroentral anastomosis will be demonstrated.

EUS-FNA and Cytopathology

The key to success of an EUS program is in providing the best-quality samples in the most efficient manner. Proper selection of needles based on the presence or absence of an onsite cytopathologist are factors that determine the outcomes of EUS-FNA.

Centers with onsite cytopathology access: Several studies have shown that the diagnostic sensitivity of EUS-FNA is strongly associated with the availability of onsite cytopathology services. Participants will be educated on the best techniques to procure specimens with minimal bloodiness. This will include discussion about appropriate needle selection for sampling of solid and cystic lesions and education on the optimal specimen processing techniques. The utility of different FNA and core biopsy will be discussed and demonstrated.

Centers without onside cytopathology access: For centers that do not have onsite cytopathology, the key to success is in providing adequate amounts of material to assure an accurate diagnosis. Participants will be educated about cell block, core biopsy, accessories used to procure specimens, medium required to collect core specimens, and most importantly,how to use a microscope and assess for specimen adequacy.

Didactic Lectures

Breakfast sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with expert faculty and gain first-hand knowledge in specific areas of interest. Luncheon sessions conducted by faculty will provide a comprehensive literature update on diagnostic and therapeutic EUS.

Hands-On Workshop

The objective of this session is to teach participants how to (a) handle specimens, (b) operate microscopes, (c) assess for onsite diagnostic sufficiency, (d) learn the different techniques of FNA (standard, fanning, core biopsy) and (e) perform EUS-based interventions (celiac plexusneurolysis, fiducial/coil placement, pseudocyst and biliary ductal drainage).

Self-Assessment Examination

Interesting videos and cases will be presented by the course directors in a quiz format. This will enable participants to self-evaluate their knowledge in endosonography.

Register via the option above,  course information and costs are listed below:

PHYSICIAN

• $800          Complete Program:  Didactics, Lab and Cytopathology Program
• $700          Didactics and Hands-On Lab
• $700          Didactics and Cytopathology Program
• $550          Didactics Only
• $200          Cytopathology Only

ALL OTHERS

• $625          Complete Program:  Didactic Sessions, Lab, and Cytopathology Program
• $500          Didactics and Hands-on Lab
• $500          Didactics and Cytopathology Program
• $350          Didactics Only
• $150          Cytopathology Only

HANDS-on-LABS

• Fine Needle Aspiration & Liver Biopsy Techniques
• How to Make Slides, check for Diagnostic Sufficiency and Process an FNA Sample
• Pseudocyst Drainage (using a dedicated one-step device)
• Celiac Plexus Interventions/ Fiducial Placement
• Biliary Drainage/ Other Interventions

If you would like to have breakfast with one of the speakers on one or both days, when Registering, choose a date and Breakfast Session listed below:

August 28th and August 29th:

1. How to Accelerate my Learning Curve in EUS
2. Tips to Maximize Yields at FNA, FNB and Liver Biopsy
3. Pancreatic Cysts:  When to Sample and When Not to Instrument
4. Pancreatic Fluid Collection Drainage:  When to Place Metal or Plastic Stents
5. EUS Guided Biliary Drainage:  How to Minimize Adverse Events

To Pay by Check

Complete the Registration via the Register option above, when you get to the payment option, choose Mail Check and send to:

AdventHealth Center for Interventional Endoscopy
601 E. Rollins Street, Box 167
Orlando, FL  32803

Refund Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.  Cancellations before August 16, 2019 will receive a full refund.  Cancellations received on, or after, August 17, 2019 will not be refunded.  Please e-mail your cancellation request to [email protected] or call (407) 303-9779.

Location

AdventHealth Nicholson Center
404 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL 34747

Click here for directions

Pre-Test Requirement

After registering - to receive MOC points you must take the pre-test that can be found by:

• Logging into the portal
• Select > the activity
• Select > Tests
• Select > Pretest for the 6th Annual Orlando Live EUS

The system dates the tests, please do NOT complete the Post-Test until after the conference.

1. Review recent innovations in endoscopic ultrasound and assess their clinical utility and effectiveness.
2. Demonstrate new procedural techniques and accessories, and compare their performance with the current standard-of-care.
3. Manage endoscopy disease-related and procedural adverse events.
4. Apply the evidence-based approach to endoscopic management of diseases.
5. Recognize the importance of interdisciplinary approach to patient management.

AdventHealth Orlando is accredited by the Florida Medical Association (FMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

AdventHealth Orlando designates this Live Activity for a maximum total of 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Certificate

Certificates are awarded after evaluations have been completed.  If you have a Florida license and want credits uploaded to CE Broker your license number must be on your profile, without it CE Broker will not accept the credits.

If you are a physician requesting MOC points, when completing the evaluation you must provide your birth Month and Day, ABIM ID number and NPI number.  Without these, the ABIM will not accept your request for points.

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Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 21.50 MOC points from the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.