Advanced
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Comprehensive EUS nursing education covering ultrasound principles, equipment mastery, anatomy stations, patient preparation, sedation management, diagnostic scanning, tissue acquisition (FNA/FNB), celiac plexus interventions, drainage procedures, post-procedure care, complication management, and advanced techniques including elastography, contrast-enhanced EUS, and AI applications.
12
Lessons
12
Hours
18
CME
39
Questions
Learning Objectives
Explain the principles of endoscopic ultrasound imaging and Doppler modes
Differentiate between radial and linear echoendoscopes and their clinical applications
Master systematic EUS anatomy stations for upper GI, pancreaticobiliary, and rectal scanning
Perform comprehensive pre-EUS patient assessment and preparation
Manage sedation and anesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic EUS
Assist effectively during diagnostic EUS scanning and cancer staging
Master EUS-guided tissue acquisition including FNA, FNB, and specimen processing
Prepare and assist during celiac plexus block and neurolysis procedures
Assist with EUS-guided drainage using LAMS technology
Implement evidence-based post-EUS care and recovery protocols
Recognize and manage EUS complications from diagnostic through therapeutic
Explore advanced EUS techniques including elastography, contrast-enhanced EUS, and AI