Do you want to know something about endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)? This workshop will familiarize nurses and associates with the various aspects of EUS. It includes lab set-up, introduction to echoendoscopes, basic ultrasound principles and images, review of common anatomical landmarks, therapeutic EUS (plus EMR, endoscopic mucosal resection), as well as hands on practice setting up scopes and utilizing various needles available for obtaining cytology and pathology specimens.

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We are pleased to present the abstracts from SGNA's 33rd Annual Course, SGNA on a Mission: Exceeding Expectations. The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. In keeping with the tradition of the Annual Course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.