Duplex Scanning for Upper Extremity Veins
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.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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.
Faculty
Ted Kohler, MD
Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
Department of Surgery
Seattle, Washington
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Ted Kohler MD discloses no such relationships exist. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
May 1st, 2020
Date of Most Recent Review
June 21st, 2024
Expiration Date
June 21st, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
