Gulfcoast: Venous Ultrasound for Point-of-Care

Overview
Venous Ultrasound for Point of Care Training Video is designed to review venous anatomy/physiology, imaging techniques and diagnostic criteria for performing a focused venous ultrasound exam for point-of-care applications.

Topics

Venous Anatomy and Physiology

Complete vs’ Focused Venous Exam

Examination Techniques

Diagnostic Criteria for Evaluation of Acute vs’ Chronic DVT

Other Sources of Venous Obstruction

Review of ACEP Algorithm for Performing a Focused Lower Extremity Venous Examination

Evaluation of the Upper Extremity Venous System

Objectives

Outline scan protocols for performing a focused evaluation of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis.

Recognize normal venous image and Doppler characteristics.

Identify sonographic findings associated with the evaluation of acute and chronic DVT.

List other potential etiologies for abnormal venous ultrasound findings and/or patient symptoms.

Outline scan techniques and list ultrasound findings for the evaluation of upper extremity DVT.