Breast Ultrasound

Overview

4.2 out of 5 (22 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

10 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Breast ultrasound is performed due to the high incidence rate of breast cancer amongst women globally. Ultrasound is typically used as an adjunct to mammographic imaging, which remains the gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis. The main indications for breast ultrasound include palpable breast mass,  dense fibroglandular breast tissue, and pregnant/lactating women. This activity reviews the methodology and assessment of breast ultrasound, emphasizing the interprofessional team's collaborative efforts in evaluating and recommending this procedure.

Clinicians engaging in this activity can expect to learn the latest advancements in breast ultrasound and enhance their practical skills. This heightened proficiency is crucial in addressing the limitations posed by dense breast parenchyma on mammography. Participants will navigate the lexicon of breast sonography, unraveling multiple descriptions of findings' features and refining their ability to make assessments based on the most concerning characteristics. With the latest knowledge and practical skills, clinicians will ensure a comprehensive approach to breast ultrasound that directly translates into improved patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications and contraindications of breast ultrasound.

  • Select appropriate imaging techniques, consider patient-specific factors, and coordinate with radiology teams to ensure optimal breast ultrasound procedures, minimizing false positives and negatives.

  • Implement standardized guidelines, such as those outlined in the 2013 ACR BI-RADS Atlas, to assess breast ultrasound findings consistently, fostering a uniform approach to interpretation and reporting.

  • Apply a multidisciplinary approach by collaborating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals on the interprofessional team, facilitating comprehensive breast disease evaluation and recommendations for further management.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

James K. on 12/30/2021

not enough information, not helpful to me in the least

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