SON 276L - Vascular Sonography Laboratory II

1. Demonstrate proper technique for operation of vascular ultrasound equipment.
2. Recognize normal and abnormal waveform patterns seen on indirect vascular ultrasound exams.
3. Know, display and practice proper techniques for safety of the patient, personnel and self.
4. Demonstrate oral communication by obtaining pertinent history and related information from the patient.
5. Determine proper sonographic settings and transducer selection for specific vascular exams.
6. Evaluate ultrasound waveforms and pressures for appropriate settings and image quality.
7. Recognize pathologic conditions on vascular ultrasound waveforms and give a differential diagnosis for pathology demonstrated.
8. Recognize pathologic conditions associated with abnormal waveforms and pressures and change/modify scanning protocol to document abnormalities or enhance image quality.
9. Perform an indirect vascular exam of the lower extremity arterial system.
10. Perform an indirect vascular exam of the upper extremity arterial system.
11. Perform an indirect vascular evaluation of the Palmer Arch.
12. Perform an indirect vascular evaluation for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
13. Perform an indirect vascular evaluation for Venous Reflux/Insufficiency.
14. Recognize common pitfalls associated “indirect testing” ultrasound procedures.