Training activity information
Details
Draft reports for a normal lower limb arterial ultrasound scan
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Communication skills
- Local, national, international guidance
- Terminology and audience
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What are the essential components that should be included in a report for a normal lower limb arterial (fem-pop) ultrasound scan? (refer to your local departmental protocols).
- What specific terminology and language are appropriate for documenting normal anatomical and haemodynamic findings in this region?
- What resources or guidelines will you consult to ensure your report is accurate and comprehensive?
- Will you review lower limb arterial reports written by colleagues to understand the requirements within your department?
In action
- As you perform the lower limb arterial scan and identify normal findings, what key pieces of information are you mentally noting or documenting that will be essential for the report?
- Are you using appropriate and accurate terminology to describe the normal anatomical and haemodynamic findings in the fem-pop segment?
- What aspects of a normal lower limb arterial (fem-pop) scan are you prioritising for inclusion in the report as you are performing the examination?
- Are you considering the structure and format typically used for lower limb arterial ultrasound reports in your department as you proceed with the scan?
On action
- What key information did you include when drafting reports for normal lower limb arterial ultrasound scans of the fem-pop segment?
- What reporting structure did you use?
- What were the main findings you documented?
- How well did you translate your ultrasound findings and interpretations into a clear and concise written report?
- How confident were you in using appropriate terminology?
- Were there any challenges you faced in deciding what information was most relevant to include?
- What aspects of your lower limb arterial report writing will you refine?
- Will you review example reports to improve your future drafting?
Beyond action
- Reflecting on your initial drafts for normal lower limb arterial scans, how has your confidence and efficiency in report writing for this type of examination improved?
- How has your increasing experience in performing and interpreting these scans enabled you to produce more comprehensive and clinically relevant reports?
- Have you had opportunities to review example reports or discuss reporting standards with colleagues since this DTA? How has this influenced your own practice?
- In what ways has developing this reporting skill prepared you for the challenges of documenting more complex vascular pathologies or interventions encountered in later stages of your training?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 8 |
Outcome
Prepare the associated diagnostic clinical reports of the ultrasound scan performed. |