Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound - Online Course
Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound - Online Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..
Date of Original Release: 11/15/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 11/15/2025
1 year/365 days of Unlimited Access from date of purchase. Expires on 2/22/2024 if purchased today.
Overview:
Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound Online Course is the first step in obtaining a strong foundation to begin performing and/or interpreting peripheral vascular duplex/color flow & indirect PV ultrasound examinations. The peripheral vascular ultrasound protocols are taught in accordance with AIUM and IAC guidelines.
In addition, a comprehensive review of diagnostic criteria and the incorporation of case studies for venous and arterial disease are also provided. This self-directed course is designed with thirteen modules and includes recommended reading assignments, online video lectures, case presentations, and post-activity quizzes. Enrollment is valid for 12 months (365 days) and begins the moment the participant is enrolled. Extend your online course access another 3 months with the addition of an onsite hands-on workshop or registration for a regularly scheduled GCUS scan workshop.
Topics:
• Doppler and Color Fundamentals: Vascular Ultrasound
• Venous Duplex Ultrasound: Anatomy, Physiology, & Examination Techniques
• Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Ultrasound: Evaluation for DVT
• Upper Extremity Venous Imaging
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency
• Ultrasound Evaluation for Venous Ablation Procedures
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency Scan Demonstration
• Peripheral Arterial Anatomy & Physiology
• Evaluation of Upper Extremity Arteries
• Evaluation of Lower Extremity Arteries
• Management & Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Duplex Evaluation of Aneurysm/Pseudo-aneurysm, and Arterial Bypass Grafts
• Arterial Grafts and Intraoperative Duplex/Color Flow Imaging.
Objectives:
• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret upper and lower Peripheral Vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems into the venous and arterial duplex and physiologic testing examinations.
• Cite Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
• Perform routine scan protocols, and document Doppler waveforms for lower extremity arterial and venous evaluations of the upper and lower extremity.
• Differentiate normal/abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler and color characteristics for identifying arterial and venous disease.
• List the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease.
• Cite the sonographic appearance of an abdominal aortic and popliteal aneurysm.
• List the diagnostic criteria for aneurysm evaluation.
• List the etiology of pseudo-aneurysm.
• Recognize the duplex/color characteristics associated with pseudoaneurysm.
• Demonstrate vein mapping techniques to identify suitability as a potential arterial bypass graft.
• Perform routine scan protocols and document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluation of the lower extremities, including pre and post vein ablation evaluation.
• State the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency.
• Perform evaluation for venous insufficiency and patency of perforators for vein therapy treatment.
