OVERVIEW

Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Clinical Ultrasound Training is organized by SonoSim, Inc..

Course Description:
Learn how to evaluate aortic anatomy and identify abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) with ultrasound. How to evaluate IVC anatomy and how to estimate central venous pressure (CVP) are also discussed. Practical application factors including transducer selection, imaging techniques, and scanning approaches are covered.

Course Highlights:
SonoSim cloud-based, multimedia, didactic courses are created by leading ultrasound experts, and are internet accessible immediately after purchase, on any device. There are knowledge checks with real-time feedback throughout each course, as well as a Mastery Test that is automatically graded.

The course in this module covers topics including:
• Ultrasound Applications for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs)
• Aortic Anatomy
• Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
• Transducer Selection & Settings
• Patient Positioning
• 6 AAA Case Studies, as well as Cases of Aortic Dissection, Saccular Aneurysm, and AAA with a Graft
• Inferior Vena Cava ( IVC ) Evaluation
• Central Venous Pressure ( CVP ) Estimation
• Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications