Exploring “Long COVID”: The Potential Impact of COVID-19 on a Cohort of Adolescents

ULTRASOUND SOLUTIONS CORP. is proud to welcome Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT(R) (M) (BD) (ARRT), RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, FAIUM, Professor Emeritus and Academy Professor at The Ohio State University, for a revealing look at the role of sonography in a study of adolescents with “Long COVID”.  

Course Description:

This presentation is based on a cohort study of adolescents (12 – 20 years of age) who were experiencing a prolonged recovery from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) have been described widely in adults. However, little research documents the long-term changes in adolescents. The limited knowledge about PASC in the pediatric population and its symptoms poses potential threats to their long-term health. This lack of evidence on how to promote pediatric health post-pandemic presents an urgent need for a better understanding of PASC’s clinical manifestations. The results of this cohort study begin to address better diagnostic tools for surveillance of those recovering from SARS-CoV-2. (Approved for 1 SDMS CME credit, provided one is present for the entire event)

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the manifestation of “long COVID” in adolescents and the type of diagnostic tools used to document levels of disease.
• Identify the BLUE protocol and scoring system for conducting lung sonography and how it focuses on the pleura for COVID survivors.
• Discuss the importance of using both MRI and sonography to assess the superficial and deep lung tissue for evidence of lingering disease, as opposed to the use of chest radiography.
• Review the results of the cohort study and how to recognize mitral valve regurgitation and pleural healing/scarring, caused by SARS-CoV-2.
• Explore how the use of the EuroQol 5D survey, lung sonography, and blood biomarkers, which could provide clinical endpoints, document disease resolution.

About Our Speaker:

Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT(R) (M) (BD) (ARRT), RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, FAIUM, is Professor Emeritus and Academy Professor at The Ohio State University. He is also the Director of the Laboratory for Investigatory Imaging. Kevin was a Radiology Manager and practicing health care provider for over 20 years. Dr. Evans completed his PhD in 2004, started his research lab in 2007, and has had consistent funding from federal and state agencies, as well as private foundations.  As a Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI, Dr. Evans has been working on novel cardiovascular disease assessment measures, fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and capturing imaging data to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Evans is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He is also the past Chair of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the past President of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and its Educational Foundation. Additionally, Dr. Evans is the past recipient of the Society of Ultrasound in Medical Education’s Legacy Award and the AIUM Distinguished Sonographer Award.

This activity has been approved for 1.0 SDMS CME credit.

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