Objectives

To acquire and interpret a complete set of diagnostic quality views to answer the clinical question:

• Is there DVT in the thigh veins or popliteal veins?

Expected Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course the attendees should be able to:

• Answer the clinical PoCUS question by acquiring and evaluating ultrasound images of the deep veins and SFJ of the upper leg from the groin to the distal popliteal fossa.
• Identify the parameters of safe application of ultrasound and its limitations in medical diagnosis.
• Identify the physical principles, artefacts and the steps for image optimisation while performing ultrasound.
• Practice “hands on” ultrasound scanning skills required to maximise diagnostic ability in answering relevant clinical questions.
• Recognise the sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal structures required to answer common clinical questions related to leg DVT.
• Identify and scan the deep veins of the leg above the calf.
• Record accurate images of the leg veins with and without compression.
• Understand and apply doppler.
• Be able to differentiate deep and superficial veins.
• Interpret normal versus abnormal ultrasound appearances.
• Confidently integrate the scan findings into your patient management.
• Appreciate the limitations of the ultrasound examination. When is it the operator versus equipment limitations.
• Become a safe, experienced PoCUS practitioner.