Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
Explore the anatomy and physiology of upper extremity veins in our Duplex Scanning course. Learn to identify superficial and deep vein systems, diagnose thrombosis, and perform vein mapping for dialysis access or bypass surgery. Gain essential skills in using high-frequency transducers and interpreting venous flow patterns.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Describe the anatomy of the superficial and deep veins of the upper extremities.
Describe the flow patterns in the upper extremity veins and the differences between these patterns in the upper and lower extremities.
Understand why post-thrombotic syndrome is less common after deep vein thrombosis in the upper extremities than in the lower extremities.
Know the approach to treatment of thrombosis in the superficial veins and the deep veins and explain why they are different.
Describe the diagnostic criteria used in duplex scanning for deep vein thrombosis.
Describe the essential elements of pre-operative vein mapping prior to using upper extremity veins as vascular conduits for bypass or for creation of dialysis acces
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
