Training activity information
Details
Perform and report abdominal aortic ultrasound scans on patients with aneurysms
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Patient centred care and support
- Local SOPs
- National, international guidelines and standards
- Documentation and record keeping
- Use of machine controls
- Ultrasound principles
- National AAA screening programme
- Communication of results
- Recommendations for onward investigation
- Limitations and pitfalls
- Artifact causes and corrections
- Principles of Doppler ultrasound
- Selection of appropriate probes for patient/vessel
- Patient positioning and exam technique
- Anatomy of the abdominal arteries on ultrasound
- Local SOPs for report writing
- Acting on clinically urgent findings
- Referrals and escalation
Relevant learning outcomes
# | Outcome |
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# 1 |
Outcome
Communicate effectively with a range of patients and other professionals. |
# 2 |
Outcome
Assess vascular anatomy using ultrasound. |
# 3 |
Outcome
Apply the principles of ultrasound safety and ergonomics whilst performing a scan. |
# 5 |
Outcome
Apply the principles of ultrasound physics to adjust and optimise an ultrasound machine to obtain quality images. |
# 7 |
Outcome
Analyse and interpret the results of a range of vascular scans. |
# 8 |
Outcome
Prepare the associated diagnostic clinical reports of the ultrasound scan performed. |
# 9 |
Outcome
Identify and communicate scan results to both patients and the multidisciplinary team. |
# 10 |
Outcome
Evaluate protocols and national guidelines and their impact of vascular science practice. |