Competency information

Details

Set up equipment and room ready for extracranial investigation.

Considerations

  • Settings for extracranial investigation.
  • Mobility of patients with symptoms of cerebrovascular disease.
  • Potential hazards and risks with carotid and vertebral artery investigations and the actions to be taken to minimise these.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Triage requests for investigation of patient with suspected carotid and vertebral artery disease and prepare the room and equipment.