Training activity information

Details

Acquire & optimise pulsed and continuous wave Doppler traces and make measurements in accordance with the local and national protocol including use of a standalone CW probe

Considerations

  • Recognise when to use pulsed and continuous wave Doppler and the limitations of each modality
  • Use of machine controls to optimise Doppler traces: sweep speed, baseline, gain, and scale

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Perform and report high quality transthoracic echocardiography.

# 4 Outcome

Practice echocardiography in accordance with local and national guidelines.