Training activity information
Details
Optimise ultrasound images during a selection of routine scans for:
- Arterial
- Venous
- Extracranial arterial
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
- Principles of ultrasound imaging, including ultrasound frequency
- Transducers and beam forming
- B Mode controls
- Colour controls (e.g. gain, PRF, colour box size/steer and priority)
- Spectral doppler controls and the sources of errors when measuring velocity
- Artifact causes and corrections and patient centred care and support
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 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. |