OBJECTIVES
- Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret lower extremity venous ultrasound examinations.
- Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the lower extremity venous system into the venous 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 venous evaluations of the lower extremity.
- Differentiate normal/abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler and color characteristics for identifying venous disease.
- 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.
AUDIENCE
Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting venous ultrasound examinations and vein ablation procedures. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, neurology, general/vascular surgery, and primary care
TOPICS
- Doppler and Color Fundamentals
- Lower Extremity Venous Imaging: Anatomy and Exam
- Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Video Demonstration
- Lower Extremity Venous Pathology
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency and Treatment of Disease
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency Scan Demonstration
- Venous Case Studies
Date of Original Release: 11/25/2019
This edition valid for credit through: 11/25/2022
