Ultrasound Assessment and Mapping of the Superficial Venous System

Ultrasound Assessment and Mapping of the Superficial Venous System is organized by Institute For Advanced Medical Education (IAME).

Date of Release: November 21, 2016
Date of Most Recent Review: November 21, 2019
Expiration Date: November 20, 2022

Target Audience:
Physicians, Sonographers and Others Who Perform and/or Interpret Vascular Ultrasound.

Accreditation:
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course the participant will be able to:

• Describe the normal anatomical features of the great saphenous vein, small saphenous vein, cephalic vein and basilic vein
• Identify pathology observed within the superficial veins
• Describe the basic techniques of venous mapping
• Identify limitations encountered during vein mapping
• Describe diagnostic ultrasound criteria utilized in venous mapping

 Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.