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Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Manual

Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Manual

 

Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Manual

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Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Manual

  • Overview/Protocol Summary
  • Instrumentation and Exam Indications
  • Exam Purpose and Patient Assessment
  • Exam Preparation
  • Venous Waveforms
  • Transverse Imaging Techniques
  • Interpretation Guidelines
  • Examination Protocol: Deep System
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Superficial Venous System
  • References

Overview

Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Manual is designed to provide a step-by-step protocol for performing a lower extremity venous ultrasound imaging examination based on AIUM, ACR, and IAC ultrasound practice guidelines. The protocol is provided in a written outline format with examples of ultrasound images, anatomical diagrams, and diagnostic criteria for evaluation of lower extremity venous disease. Also included is an online video demonstration walking you step-by-step through the protocol, with picture-in-picture views for visualization of proper transducer positioning and the typical corresponding ultrasound image.

Date of Original Release: 4/25/2022

This edition valid for credit through: 4/25/2025

Spiral Bound Protocol Manual Product Code: PM-VAS-LEV4
Spiral Bound Protocol Manual ISBN: 978-1-957519-06-7
Digital Protocol Manual Product Code: PME-VAS-LEV4

Topics

  • Overview/Protocol Summary
  • Instrumentation and Exam Indications
  • Exam Purpose and Patient Assessment
  • Exam Preparation
  • Venous Waveforms
  • Transverse Imaging Techniques
  • Interpretation Guidelines
  • Examination Protocol: Deep System
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Superficial Venous System
  • References

Objectives

  • Summarize the indications and applications for performing lower extremity venous duplex examinations
  • Demonstrate a routine protocol for a complete venous duplex ultrasound examination of the lower extremity
  • State imaging techniques for evaluation of the superficial venous system of the lower extremity
  • Define standard diagnostic criteria for evaluation of DVT and venous insufficiency
  • List the hardcopy documentation included in a routine examination

Audience

Sonographers, physicians, PAs and other medical professionals involved with performing and interpreting lower extremity venous ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) those whose specialty include radiology, internal medicine, cardiology, general/vascular surgery, and primary care.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Lori Green  BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Brian Schenker  MBA, RDMS, RVT

Ultrasound Technologist
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Mark Swanson  RDMS, RVT

Senior Clinical Instructor
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty Disclosure
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Medical Director, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center Boston, MA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director-planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.


Credits (Optional with additional purchase)

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

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