Webinar: Urodynamics – Indications & Interpretation: A Case-Based Approach (2020)

June 10, 2020

This interactive course, based on actual urodynamic tracings, will teach the urologist and APP the following:

1. Urodynamic nomenclature
2. Guidelines-based recommendations for the indications for urodynamic studies
3. Method for performing urodynamics - proper technique
4. Proper interpretation of urodynamics
5. Predicting surgical outcome based on urodynamic findings for male and female incontinence surgery

 

Please note this course is FREE to all AUA Members and is an exclusive member benefit.  If you would like to become an AUA Member, we'd be happy to have you - think about all the great member benefits!

 

Target Audience

  • Urologists
  • Residents
  • Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants)

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Recommend urodynamics, per guideline recommendations, to patients who will benefit from the studies.
  2. Interpret multichannel urodynamic tracings.
  3. Apply the urodynamics findings to the urologic history to formulate proper medical or surgical plan for treatment.
  4. Predict surgical outcome in men and women with urinary incontinence.
  5. Avoid common pitfalls and troubleshoot urodynamic artifacts.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Non-Physician Participation
Course opens: 
05/28/2020
Course expires: 
06/10/2023
Event starts: 
06/10/2020 - 8:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/10/2020 - 9:30pm EDT
Rating: 
4

Scientific Agenda

Welcome, Housekeeping Notes

AUA

Practical Urodynamics

Craig V. Comiter, MD

Stanford University Medical Center

Uroflowmetry

Craig Comiter, MD

Urodynamics – CMG/LPP Testing/Electromyography (EMG

Sandip Vasavada, MD

Cleveland Clinic

Urodynamics Cases

Sandip Vasavada, MD

Pressure Flow Urodunamics Studies (PFUDS)

Craig Comiter, MD

Urodynamics Cases, Part II

Sandip Vasavada, MD

Q&A

Craig Comiter, MD and Sandip Vasavada, MD

WEBINAR ADJOURN

Urodynamics – Indications & Interpretation: A Case-Based Approach (2020) will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 10 at 8 PM EST.

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Education Council Disclosures

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AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.

 

Course Director(s)

Craig Comiter, MD

has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Better health;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with zenflow;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Avails medical;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Neuspera;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with BE technologies;.
Faculty(s)

Sandip Vasavada

has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with axonics;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Amphora;.
has a financial relationship (Stock) with NDI Medical LLC;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with BlueWind;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with allergan;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with astellas;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Medtronic;.

ACCREDITATION: 

The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: 

The American Urological Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

OTHER LEARNERS: 

The AUA is not accredited to offer credit to participants who are not MDs or DOs. However, the AUA will issue documentation of participation that states that the activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

EVIDENCE BASED CONTENT: 

It is the policy of the AUA to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

AUA DISCLOSURE POLICY: 

All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, presenters, authors) are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. The AUA must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.

RESOLUTION OF IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST: 

All disclosures will be reviewed by the AUA Conflict of Interest (COI) Review Work Group for identification of conflicts of interest. The AUA COI Review Work Group, working with the program directors and/or editors, will document the mechanism(s) for management and resolution of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to resolve conflict of interest:

  • Peer review for valid, evidence-based content of all materials associated with an educational activity by the course/program director, editor, and/or AUA COI Review Work Group.
  • Limit content to evidence with no recommendations
  • Introduction of a debate format with an unbiased moderator (point-counterpoint)
  • Inclusion of moderated panel discussion
  • Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
  • Limit equipment representatives to providing logistics and operation support only in procedural demonstrations
  • Divestiture of the relationship by faculty

OFF-LABEL OR UNAPPROVED USE OF DRUGS OR DEVICES: 

The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.


AUA Participant Information and Policies

DISCLAIMER:

The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA.

AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT:

The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meetings.

REPRODUCTION PERMISSION: 

Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the American Urological Association.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE/DIETARY NEEDS:

The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the registration desk.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Non-Physician Participation
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