Venous Ultrasound for Point-of-Care

Topics:

• Venous Anatomy and Physiology
• Complete versus Focused venous exam
• Examination techniques
• Diagnostic Criteria for evaluation of acute versus 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

Upon completion of this enduring material, you should be able to accomplish the following:

• 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

Date of Original Release: 5/6/2016
This edition valid for credit through: 5/9/2019

Video Length: 0:40:00