Vascular/DVT Ultrasound - CUSIC 2015

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VASCULAR

Transcript of Vascular/DVT Ultrasound - CUSIC 2015

VASCULAR

CUSIC Says…..

IJV & Femorals

Peripheral veins & arteries

Although ultrasound guided axillary/subclavian cannulation is recommended this is notconsidered a core competency

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DVT

DVTs

2/3 Points vs Comprehensive

Does not identify clots in the calf and ankle, of which the clinical significance is unclear

Sensitivity 100% (92-100)Specificity 99% (96-100)