Maricopa Community Colleges  ICE205AC   19996-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  1/26/99

ICE205AC  1999 Fall - 9999

LAB

1 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Arterial Vascular Imaging Lab

Application of ultrasound physical principles and physics in performing arterial vascular procedures. Scanning protocol and techniques will be demonstrated and performed. Use of different types of vascular ultrasound equipment. Hands-on experience provided.

Prerequisites: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or registry eligible, or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: ICE205AA, or ICE205AB.

 

Course Notes: ICE205AC may be repeated for a total two (2) credit hours.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ICE205AC  1999 Fall - 9999

Arterial Vascular Imaging Lab

 

1.

Define and describe specific terms and safety issues related to vascular sonography (I)

2.

Describe the normal and pathological physiology of vascular hemodynamics. (II)

3.

Identify and describe findings from patient history and physical examination for the vascular imaging patient. (III)

4.

Describe scan protocol and report findings from pressure measurements of ankles, legs, arms, digits, abdomen, and penile pressures of the vascular patient. (IV)

5.

Define the capabilities and liabilities of Doppler imaging equipment in relation to audible perception, analog wave form, spectral analysis, color flow, and duplex imaging. (V)

6.

Demonstrate anatomy, physiology, and correct scan protocol for arterial imaging. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ICE205AC  1999 Fall - 9999

Arterial Vascular Imaging Lab

I. Terminology

A. Anatomical

B. Physiological

C. Sonographic

D. Safety

E. Infection control

II. Vascular Hemodynamics

A. Heart rate

B. Blood pressure

C. Peripheral resistance

D. Blood flow

E. Pumps

III. Patient History and Physical Examination

A. Arteriosclerosis

B. Claudication

C. Resting pain

D. Surgery

E. Acute and chronic occlusive disease

F. Heredity

G. Skin tone

H. Pulse

I. Blood pressure

J. Risk factors/ contributing disease

1. Hypertension

2. Diabetes

3. Lab values

K. Syndromes

1. subclavian steal

2. thoracic outlet

3. anterior compartment

4. popliteal artery entrapment

5. surgical

IV. Pressures and Interpretation

A. Ankle

1. Technique

2. Findings

3. Measurements

B. Legs

1. Technique

2. Findings

3. Measurements

C. Arm

1. Technique

2. Findings

3. Measurements

D. Digits

1. Technique

2. Findings

3. Measurements

E. Abdomen

1. Technique

2. Findings

3. Measurements

4. Aneurysm

5. Renal arteries

F. Penile

1. Technique

2. Findings

3. Measurements

G. Scan protocol

V. Doppler Imaging Equipment

A. Audible perception

B. Gray scale

C. Spectral analysis

D. Color flow

E. Duplex imaging

F. Capabilities and liabilities

G. Electrocardiography trace

H. Transducers

VI. Scanning of the Arterial System

A. Upper extremity

B. Lower extremity

C. Abdominal

D. Measurements and calculations

E. Recording devices

 

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