Training activity: 3

Details

Analyse and interpret the results of an extracranial arterial ultrasound scans, including:

• Minimal disease
• Moderate disease
• Severe disease
• Occlusive disease

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

• B mode, colour and spectral Doppler findings to determine disease severity
• Local SOPs
• National and international guidelines and guidance
• Effect of disease on cerebrovascular haemodynamics
• Selection of methodology
• Limitations of the scan or protocol
• Scope of personal and professional practice
• Consequences of misdiagnosis
• Acting on urgent findings
• Referrals and escalation

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 2	Outcome Assess disease in the extracranial arteries using ultrasound.
# 3	Outcome Apply ultrasound physics to correctly optimise an ultrasound scan.
# 4	Outcome Analyse and interpret the ultrasound findings for extracranial arteries with reference haemodynamics.
# 7	Outcome Appraise the impact of research evidence on national guidelines.
# 8	Outcome Critically evaluate the clinical significance of incidental findings.
# 9	Outcome Summarise surgical and endovascular interventions performed for carotid disease.