This CME activity consists of the ASGE video, ABCs of EUS: A Complete Roadmap, followed by a post-assessment and evaluation.

Nothing replaces having a mentor looking over our shoulder as we learn, but there are always questions about how to perform EUS that can only be answered at our own pace and in our own time. This video is a primer to the common problems experienced by beginner and intermediate trainees in Linear and Radial EUS, both Diagnostic and Therapeutic. The “ABCs of EUS: A Complete Roadmap” provides 17 narrated videos comprising of: EUS videos; literature discussion with slides of key points; diagrams and CT scans of regional anatomy along with animations to explain scope position and view orientation. The individual topics covered include a “stations” approach to Normal EUS of the Mediastinum, Stomach and Pancreato-Biliary region; Staging of Gastro-Esophageal and Pancreato-Biliary cancers; Neuro-Endocrine tumors; Sub-epithelial lesions; Pancreatic cysts; Biliary stones; Chronic and Auto-immune pancreatitis; the use of mini-probes, as well as FNA and therapeutic procedures such as Pancreatic pseudo-cyst drainage and Celiac axis block. The aim of this video is to provide you with a road-map to the understanding and practice of all the major areas of EUS.

See a preview of this video content here.

Practicing gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows and trainees, medical residents, physician assistants and nurses.

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Define and assess pathologies including upper GI tract and pancreato-biliary tumors, sub-epithelial lesions, neuroendocrine tumors, biliary stones and pancreatic cysts while understanding their key management principles based on current expert recommendation.

• Describe the principles of how to perform tissue sampling and therapeutic interventions including cystgastrostomy, celiac plexis block/neurolysis and injection of gastric varices.

• Perform Radial and Linear EUS of the Upper GI tract.

Video Release Date:  May 1, 2014
Online CME Release Date:  May 1, 2014
Most Recent CME Review Date: January 31, 2017
CME Expiration Date:   January 31, 2020

Expected Time of Activity Completion:  240 Minutes 

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Flash: Adobe® Flash® Player 12+

Macintosh Requirements:
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.6.8+
Browser: Mozilla Firefox 10+, Safari 5+, Google Chrome 10+
Internet connection: DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection
Flash: Adobe® Flash® Player 12+

This CME activity consists of an ASGE video, followed by a post-assessment.  All materials required to complete the activity, including the video, are contained within the activity.

To complete this activity,
1. View the video.
2. Complete the Post –assessment by selecting the single best answer for each multiple choice question. You will be able to change your answer at any time until you click on the finish button. Multiple attempts are given and each question must be answered correctly before proceeding to the next question. Persons scoring 100% pass the test and can print a CME certificate. Exams can be saved to access at a later date.
3. Complete the Evaluation.

You may complete the activity in one sitting, or you may save your work in progress and complete it at a later date. However, to earn CME credits, you must complete the activity prior to the CME expiration date. 

In order to claim credit, you must complete the Post-assessment and Evaluation. Completed CME will be tracked in your account and you can print a record of this CME activity at any time. 

For technical difficulties, please contact ASGE between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm Central Time at 1-866-353-ASGE (2743). For questions related to content or CME credits, please email education@asge.org.