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Vascular Ultrasound (MEDI90128)

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After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform and interpret clinical arterial and venous vascular ultrasound and will develop a good ability in writing interpretive reports. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 ultrasound studies of a wide range of commonly encountered vascular pathology. Students will also have the knowledge in how to use ultrasound to perform ultrasound-guided percutaneous arterial and venous cannulation.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Identify the key steps to use ultrasound for vascular assessment including aneurysm and stenosis.
  • Identify the key steps to perform and write a structured interpretive report of focused ultrasound of the carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, and arteries and veins of the upper and lower limb.
  • Identify the key steps to perform ultrasound-guided cannulation of arteries and veins.
  • Evaluate the requirements for training, competence and certification of vascular diagnostic and procedural ultrasound.

Generic skills

  • Improved analytical and interpretive skills
  • Enhanced time utilisation
  • Improved written skills and problem-solving skills

Last updated: 8 November 2024