Tutorials in Diagnostic Radiology

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the impact of MR imaging in cardiac disease
• Discuss the pitfalls of spine imaging
• Identify the major issues in adrenal imaging
• Describe the role of lung cancer screening in 2012
• Recognize and diagnose the common acute problems of the thoracic aorta
• Recognize and diagnose traumatic injuries of the aorta
• Explain the correlation of shoulder MR and shoulder arthroscopy
• Evaluate the role of imaging in the treatment and diagnosis of female pelvic disease
• Give examples of the benefits and limitations of preoperative breast MRI
• Describe appropriate instances for a BI-RADS 3 (short-term follow up) assessment
• Summarize the common imaging findings of infiltrating lobular carcinoma
• Review important decision-making steps prior to image-guided breast biopsy

Advanced Radiology Life Support

• Review types of contrast agents
• Identify all serious contrast reactions
• Describe appropriate treatment regimens for specific types of contrast reactions
• Review risk factors for and potential impact of contrast induced nephropathy
• Review risk factors for and potential impact of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF)
• Discuss most effective strategies for contrast administration in renal disease
• Describe proper use and administration of moderate sedation and analgesic medications
• Explain characteristics displayed by persons who are experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or airway obstruction
• Demonstrate the proper management of an airway in an emergency situation
• Identify risk factors for heart attack
• Review management strategies of early stages of complete cardiac arrest
• Distinguish between adult/child and single versus multiple rescuer procedures
• Operate an automatic external defibrillator
• Discuss methods for assisting infant, child, and adult choking victims

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.