Training activity: 12

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
# 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.