Point of Care Ultrasound for Guided Peripheral Vascular Access
Point of Care Ultrasound for Guided Peripheral Vascular Access is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..
Date of Original Release: 03/14/2023
This edition is valid for credit through: 03/14/2026
Description:
The Point of Care Ultrasound for Guided Peripheral Vascular Access Training Video provides participants with a strong foundation to perform ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular access techniques.
Learning Objectives:
• Demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls.
• List the advantages and disadvantages of the long and short-axis ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular access techniques.
• Identify ultrasound imaging characteristics of vessels and contiguous anatomy to determine the optimal approach for peripheral vascular access.
• State the algorithm for pediatric peripheral vascular access.
• Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.
Topics:
• Image Optimization
• Long & Short Axis Technique
• Procedural Overview
• Pediatric Access
• Arterial Access
