Training activity information

Details

Identify, analyse and interpret the anatomy and haemodynamics of normal and incompetent flow at the sapheno-femoral junction and sapheno-popliteal junction using:

  • Doppler spectrum
  • Colour spectral
  • B mode

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

  • Troubleshooting
  • Physiology, histology and pathology of the lower limb venous junctions
  • Impact of incompetent valves on Doppler spectrum, colour spectral and B mode
  • Effects on patients (vasovagal syncope)
  • Artifact causes and corrections
  • Limitations and pitfalls
  • Consequences of misdiagnosis

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 6 Outcome

Analyse and interpret ultrasound images with reference to haemodynamics whilst performing a range of scans.