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Ultrasound Assessment of the Lower Limb Arteries

Sonography > Vascular
LLA (1)

Materials Included:

  • LLA (1) Text
  • LLA (1) Video
  • LLA (1) Anatomy
  • LLA (1) Simulation
  • LLA (1) Quiz
This module teaches you how to prepare for and perform an ultrasound examination of the lower limb arteries.

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This module teaches you how to prepare for and perform an ultrasound examination of the lower limb arteries.  The interactive simulator provides three different scenarios to test your ability to perform this type of scan. Online simulations enable you to build or refresh knowledge and cognitive skills, and offer a safe practice environment so you can prepare for the real clinical world. You can also use simulations to try out procedures that you might not otherwise experience. This module is ideal if you are studying for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry exams.

You’ll learn

  • how the principles of Doppler ultrasound are used to assess blood flows
  • to practice, perfect and test your skills in performing ultrasound scans of the lower limb arteries, including color duplex imaging
  • how to prepare and position your patient for this type of ultrasound scan
  • to better visualize and identify the arterial anatomy and physiology of the lower limb, including cross-sectional anatomy of the leg and thigh, with our 3D anatomy model and illustrations
  • to understand hemodynamics and the effects of atherosclerosis
  • about physiologic arterial testing of the lower limbs
  • how to identify on images the sonographic features of the normal lower limb arteries, including grafts and stents
  • much more (see “Content Details” for more specific information).
Introduction
Step 1 - Preparation
Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation
Step 1.2 - Patient preparation
Step 1.3 - Operator preparation
Step 2 - Expose the limb and apply gel
Step 3 - Select the transducer
Step 4 - Commence the lower limb arterial scanning protocol
Step 4.1 - Patient position
Step 4.2 - Scan plane
Step 4.3 - Images required
Step 4.4 - Annotation
Step 4.5 - Sonographic features of the normal lower limb arteries
Step 4.6 - Variants
Step 4.7 - Troubleshooting
Step 5 - Scan the femoropopliteal segment in the longitudinal and transverse planes
Step 5.1 - Interrogate the distal external iliac and common femoral artery
Step 5.2 - Interrogate the length of the femoral artery
Step 5.3 - Pathology of the femoral artery
Step 6 - Scan the popliteal arteries in the longitudinal and transverse planes
Step 6.1 - Pathology of the popliteal artery
Step 7 - Scan the tibial arteries in the longitudinal and transverse planes
Step 7.1 - Obtain images of the posterior tibial and peroneal arteries
Step 7.2 - Obtain images of the anterior tibial artery
Step 7.3 - Pathology of the tibial arteries
Step 8 - Scan the aorto-iliac segment in the longitudinal and transverse planes
Step 8.1 - Obtain images of the distal abdominal aorta
Step 8.2 - Obtain images of the common iliac arteries
Step 8.3 - Obtain images of the external iliac arteries
Step 8.4 - Pathology of the aorto-iliac segment
Step 9 - Scan arterial bypass grafts and stents
Step 9.1 - Obtain images of grafts or stents
Step 9.2 - Pathology of bypass grafts and stents
Step 10 - Complete the procedure
  • Discuss arterial anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics
  • Describe the effects of atherosclerosis
  • Describe physiologic arterial testing of the lower limbs:
    • Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
    • Segmental pressures
    • Exercise stress testing
    • Toe pressure
    • Treadmill exercise
  • Discuss color duplex imaging of the lower limb arteries:
    • Aorto-iliac segment
    • Femoral-popliteal arterial segment
    • Popliteal artery
    • Tibial artery
  • Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and Patient Safety Act (see reference)

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  • a quiz
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