Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 1/26/99 |
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ICE205AC
1999 Fall - 9999 |
LAB |
1 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
Arterial
Vascular Imaging Lab |
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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: |
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ICE205AC 1999
Fall - 9999 |
Arterial Vascular Imaging Lab |
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Define and describe specific terms and safety issues
related to vascular sonography (I) |
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Describe the normal and pathological physiology of
vascular hemodynamics. (II) |
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Identify and describe findings from patient history and
physical examination for the vascular imaging patient. (III) |
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Describe scan protocol and report findings from pressure
measurements of ankles, legs, arms, digits, abdomen, and penile pressures of
the vascular patient. (IV) |
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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) |
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Demonstrate anatomy, physiology, and correct scan protocol
for arterial imaging. (VI) |
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Competencies
MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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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 |