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CLINICAL URODYNAMIC WORKSHOP

Clinicians' Workshop
>> Setting up a continence clinic
>> Review of urodynamic case studies
>> Collagen injections and urodynamics
>> Latest leak point pressure procedures
>> Improving productivity through urodynamics
>> Urodynamic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance

Who should attend
>> Clinicians with little or no experience with urodynamics
>> Experienced clinicians who want to learn new urodynamic techniques
>> Anyone wanting to obtain an understanding of urodynamic testing and its clinical applications

Accreditation of Urodynamic Workshop (15.5 Approved Contact Hours)
This continuing nursing education activity has been approved by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity meets Type 1 Criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the state of Texas.

Upcoming Workshops:
>> Apr 12 & 13, 2008 - Houston, Texas - Omni Hotel
>> Sep 13 & 14, 2008 - Houston, Texas - Omni Hotel

FACULTY

George Webster, M.B., F.R.C.S
Dr. George Webster is Professor of Urology, Head of Reconstructive Urology & Neuro-Urology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, where he also serves as Director of the Urodynamics Laboratory. Dr. Webster is an active member of a number of professional societies, including the American Urologic Association, International Continence Society and Urodynamics Society, and has been widely published in the field of urodynamics. Committed to continuing education, he has served as visiting professor at numerous institutions and is frequently invited to lecture at professional meetings and workshops both in the United States and abroad.

The Practicums are supported by Life-Tech Regional Managers and Clinical Consultants, all of whom have extensive experience in clinical Urodynamics and continence care.

URODYNAMICS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Day One

URODYNAMICS LECTURE
7:00 am	Registration (Continental Breakfast)
7:15 am	Introduction Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction The Role of Urodynamics The Urodynamic Armamentarium
9:00 am	Break
9:15 am	Cystometry Evaluation of the Detrusor
11:00 am	Lunch (provided)
12:00 pm	Evaluation of Voiding Function Uroflometry Pressure-Flow Studies Video Urodynamics
1:00 pm	Evaluation of the Outlet Urethral Pressure Studies Leak Point Pressure
1:30 pm	Identification of Neuropathy Sphincter EMG Studies
2:00 pm	Break
2:15 pm	Clinical Application & Case Presentations
4:00 pm	Adjourn

Day Two

URODYNAMICS LECTURE
	Small groups, hands-on training Set-up of equipment & consumables Introduction to Urodynamic Recording System Set-up of automated studies Flow CMG with EMG, VLPP, LP Pressure-flow UPP-GYN Group(s) Dry Lab Studies-Acquisition, troubleshooting techniques, analysis and evaluation of results for all urodynamic procedures. Archival of Studies-File Management Hands-on practice at mannequin station for catheterization, taping, EMG electrode placement, etc..
7:00 am	Continental Breakfast
7:30 am	Groups to assigned stations
9:00 am	Break
9:15 am	Groups to assigned stations
11:00 am	Lunch (provided)
12:00 pm	Groups to assigned stations
2:00 pm	Break
2:15 pm	Groups to assigned stations
4:00 pm	Certificate of Attendance & adjourn

To attend, please complete the registration form.