The Sonography Lounge

The Sonography Lounge Hosts Lori and Trisha dive deep into the newest updates in Fetal Heart Screening with expert instructor Jill Beithon, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

Jill is a registered sonographer from Fergus Falls, MN where she is currently working as an ultrasound consultant. She has worked in the Sonography profession since 1980 and is registered in Breast, ABD, OB/GYN, Vascular, Adult Echo, and Fetal Echo. Jill lectures extensively throughout the United States on OB ultrasound, Fetal Echo, and other ultrasound topics.

CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com

Societies and Certification Agencies:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: https://www.acog.org/

American College of Radiology: https://www.acr.org/

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org

 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: https://www.aium.org/

Want to become a Sonographer? Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program:  https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

The Sonography Lounge sits down for a happy hour discussion with Daniel Bourque MS, BS, RCS, FASE to discuss the reality of "Sonographer Burnout", the ongoing shortage of sonographers in the industry, and go over some potential solutions. This episode covers a myriad of great topics for both the seasoned healthcare professional and those considering getting into the field of diagnostic ultrasound. 

Dan is a lead sonographer and educator for Orlando Regional Medical center in Orlando Florida

He obtained his BS in education and his Masters degree in exercise physiology prior to deciding to pursue a career in echocardiography.

In the past, he has served as an adjunct professor at Southern CT State University as well as a Clinical exercise physiologist for a Rehabilitation Practice for several years.

Dan has been an invited speaker at many professional society meetings and lectures nationally on various topics related to echocardiography. He also has fellow status with ASE.

CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

The Sonography Lounge hosts Dacia Jordanov, Registered Nurse & Clinical Account Manager for EchoNous, the Ultrasound equipment company that has designed the Kosmos Ultrasound system. 

Dacia has been a nurse for 15 years and had integrated the use of diagnostic ultrasound into practice. She is now providing equipment education and support training for Echonous. Dacia goes into the decision to make the career pivot into a non-clinical role and the day-to-day changes that have occurred in doing so.

EchoNous:

EchoNous: https://echonous.com/en_us/

CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

Sonography Lounge Hosts, Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS RVT, Trisha Reo, RDMS, RVT, and Casey Green interview  Thomas Straub, Owner of Cytovive.

We take a dive into the world of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and discuss topics for both clinicians looking to integrate PRP into practice and patients interested in receiving PRP treatments. What to look for in a practice and the benefits of PRP under ultrasound guidance.

Thomas W. Straub Jr.

President

CytoVive® Transcending the Standard of Care

www.CytoViveUSA.com

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Cell: (407) 353-4117

Office & Fax: 1-866-CYTOVIVE (1-866-298-6848)

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CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (MSK Ultrasound programs): https://www.gcus.com/cme/msk-musculoskeletal-ultrasound-courses-training

Certification Agencies:

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

Sonography Lounge Hosts, Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS RVT, and Trisha Reo, RDMS, RVT interview Dr. Timothy Mazzola to discuss Knee Osteoarthritis; Regenerative Medicine, and how diagnostic/interventional ultrasound can play a clinical role.

Dr. Mazzola is triple board certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.

He practices as a non-operative Regenerative Orthopedic and Sports Medicine specialist at Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics in Boulder, Colorado.

He formerly served in the US Air Force as a Team Physician at the US Air Force Academy.

A passionate educator, Dr. Mazzola is a Senior Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has taught Advanced MSK US for many years for various courses.  Most recently, he co-authored the chapter “Techniques for Performing Regenerative Procedures for Orthopedic Conditions” in the groundbreaking textbook “Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine.”

He has performed diagnostic and interventional MSK US since 2007, Regenerative medicine since 2009 and precision diagnostic and regenerative injections are the cornerstone of his current practice.

Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics

Dr. Timothy Mazzola

https://www.orthopedicscolorado.com/

350 Broadway St., Suite 202, Boulder, CO 80305

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CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (MSK Ultrasound programs): https://www.gcus.com/cme/msk-musculoskeletal-ultrasound-courses-traininghttps://www.gcus.com/cme/emergency-medicine-ultrasound-courses-trainingwww.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

The Sonography Lounge hosts Kevin Goodwin, the CEO of EchoNous, the Ultrasound equipment company that has designed the Kosmos Ultrasound system. Echonous is bringing cutting-edge technology in the form of AI-assisted image acquisition in a robust portable package and ever-evolving technology.

Kevin Goodwin is a true visionary in cultivating new possibilities for ultrasound technology. Starting his ultrasound career in 1987, Kevin has 34 years of industry experience in which 20 of the years have been focusing specifically on the democratization of point-of-care ultrasound. Prior to his founding of EchoNous, Kevin served for 17 years as founder and CEO of the multinational, point-of-care innovator, Sonosite, Inc. His achievements in new market creation, fostering a culture of innovation, and phenomenal long-term sales growth earned accolades from customers and investors around the world.

EchoNous:

Kosmos by EchoNous is pioneering a new category in POCUS - offering top-tier image quality + AI-fueled interpretations + cutting edge innovations at an accessible price point. 

EchoNous: https://echonous.com/en_us/

CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

Sonography Lounge Hosts, Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS RVT, and Trisha Reo, RDMS, RVT sit down for a happy hour with Dr. Jon Jacobson and Dr. Jeff Strakowski and discuss Interventional Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound and Neuromuscular MSK Ultrasound. Get to know the men, the myths, the legends in MSK ultrasound!.

Dr. Jon Jacobson is a Professor of Radiology and Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging, University of Cincinnati

He has published over 250 manuscript publications and has authored numerous book chapters as well as completing his 3rd edition of the textbook “Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.”  He has lectured extensively throughout the United States and internationally and has worked with Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for many years.

Dr. Jeff Strakowski graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Ohio State University School of Medicine.

He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with sub-specialties in Sports Medicine, Neuromuscular Medicine, Pain Management, and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. His other certifications include Electrodiagnostic Medicine by the ABEM (American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine) and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound by the ARDMS.

He is currently the Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University School of Medicine, Department of PM&R and the Associate Director of Medical Education at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Department of PM&R.

Dr. Strakowski has also authored numerous textbooks, abstracts, and papers in the field of MSK and Neuromuscular Ultrasound as well as Electrodiagnosis. He is also the author of Ultrasound Evaluation of Peripheral Nerve Focal Neuropathies.

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CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (MSK Ultrasound programs): https://www.gcus.com/cme/msk-musculoskeletal-ultrasound-courses-traininghttps://www.gcus.com/cme/emergency-medicine-ultrasound-courses-trainingwww.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

The Sonography Lounge hosts Andrew Parrish of Mindray North America in our career spotlight series discussing how he found his way into the ultrasound community and has pursued a career path as an ultrasound equipment sales representative. 

Mindray North America: https://www.mindraynorthamerica.com/

CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

Sonography Lounge Hosts, Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS RVT, and Trisha Reo, RDMS, RVT interview Dr. Craig Chappell to discuss Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how diagnostic ultrasound can play a clinical role.

Craig Chappell, DO, CAQSM, RMSK is the owner of In2it Medical, specializing in regenerative medicine and non-surgical orthopedics. He is board-certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Osteopathic Manual Therapy. 

His interests include health optimization, sports medicine, performing arts medicine, regenerative medicine, osteopathic manipulation, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

 He has been performing ultrasound-guided interventions since 2011, and has taught extensively nationally and internationally. The majority of his practice is dedicated to the treatment of pain that has failed to respond to conservative or standard of care treatment.

In2it Medical

https://www.in2itmedical.com/

Address: 1888 W 800 N St, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

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CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (MSK Ultrasound programs): https://www.gcus.com/cme/msk-musculoskeletal-ultrasound-courses-traininghttps://www.gcus.com/cme/emergency-medicine-ultrasound-courses-trainingwww.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx

Sonography Lounge Hosts, Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS RVT and Trisha Reo, RDMS, RVT interview Bret P. Nelson, MD, RDMS, FACEP to get his take on portable ultrasound systems, and how they can integrate into Point-of-Care settings such as Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Departments. 

They discuss the evolution of Point-of-Care Medicine and how the portability of ultrasound systems can help shape the future of patient care and satisfaction.

CME and Cross-training resources:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (POCUS programs): https://www.gcus.com/cme/emergency-medicine-ultrasound-courses-trainingwww.gcus.com

Certification Agencies:

American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public

Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org

Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org

Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org

Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org

Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx