NMUS in Children-Dr. Cartwright Presentation

Dr. Cartwright Presentation

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The document provides an overview of a presentation about the use of ultrasound (US) in diagnosing nerve conditions in children, led by Dr. Michael S. Cartwright, Professor of Neurology at Wake Forest School of Medicine. It highlights the history and advancements in medical ultrasound technology and its advantages as an imaging modality, especially in pediatric cases. Ultrasound offers higher resolution than MRI, produces no radiation, and allows multiple views, making it ideal for children as it's painless and avoids sedation.<br /><br />The session includes multiple presentations and a Q&A, featuring Dr. Craig Zaidman discussing muscle ultrasound and Dr. Cartwright focusing on nerve ultrasound. The objectives are to teach attendees how to employ US in diagnosing nerve conditions in children and to identify ultrasonographic changes in nerves under certain conditions.<br /><br />The presentation outlines the setup of the lab, discusses appropriate reference values, and presents common clinical scenarios that benefit from ultrasound, such as developmental delays, polyneuropathies, and trauma. Several case studies are shared: a boy with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a child with suspected CIDP showing improvement with IVIG treatment, a lipoma confirmed via MRI, and a girl diagnosed with hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) without needing EMG.<br /><br />The discussion concludes by emphasizing that US complements electrodiagnosis well, citing its growing improvement in resolution, cost, and portability. The document encourages audience feedback via the AANEM app and provides instructions on claiming educational credits related to the session. The overall focus is on the benefits of using ultrasound in pediatric neurology, emphasizing its safety, efficiency, and high diagnostic value.

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nerve conditions

pediatric neurology

Dr. Michael S. Cartwright

imaging modality

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electrodiagnosis

Charcot-Marie-Tooth

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hereditary neuropathy

CMT

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth

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