Competency information

Details

Perform an ultrasound scan using B Mode to identify normal venous anatomy in the leg (above and below knee).

Considerations

  • Anatomy of deep and superficial veins in the leg.
  • Morphological variations of the vein anatomy.
  • Examination technique, patient positioning and scanning protocol.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 3 Outcome Perform scans on patients with suspected DVT.