Proper transducer manipulation and system optimization is the key when performing ultrasound guided vascular access.

Ultrasound guidance can be categorized as static or dynamic.

The static approach uses ultrasound to determine the vessel location and patency, evaluate the surrounding structures, and mark the location for needle introduction. After determining this location, the transducer is discarded, and the procedure is performed without real-time ultrasound guidance.

In a dynamic approach, the procedure is performed using real-time ultrasound guidance of the needle entry and visualization of needle tip placement. Ultrasound guidance improves success rates and decreases complications when compared to the static approach or landmark technique. Real-time needle visualization is performed using a Short-Axis (Out-of-Plane) or Long Axis (In-Plane) technique.

In a short-axis view, the imaging plane is perpendicular to the course of the vessel and the needle is visualized “out-of-plane”. The vessel will appear as an anechoic circle on the screen and the needle is visualized as a hyperechoic point (dot) in cross section.

In a long-axis view, the image plane is parallel to the course of the vessel and the needle is visualized “in-plane”. The image will ideally display the course of the vessel across the screen visualizing the needle shaft and tip as it is advanced during the vascular access procedure.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Offers the Most Comprehensive Hands-On UGVA Course Available.

ULTRASOUND-GUIDED VASCULAR ACCESS

• Most Comprehensive Hands-On UGVA Course Available • Lifetime Access to Digital Course Syllabus (Presentation/Resources) • 3:1 Participant to Instructor Hands-On Scanning Ratio with Live Models and Inanimate Phantoms (for interventional procedures) • Scan Groups Assigned Based on Specialty Practice and Level of Experience • Expand Diagnostic & Interventional Services Offered • Expert Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Faculty • State-Of-The-Art Lecture Facility and Scan Labs • Immediately Implement Skills Learned into Clinical Practice • Free CME-Z Membership with Registration (Save 5-10% off all future Gulfcoast product purchases)

Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform central and peripheral line techniques. This comprehensive course is taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts that specialize in ultrasound guidance and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and includes hands-on scanning featuring a 3:1 participant to instructor ratio with both live models (anatomy) and inanimate phantoms (interventional techniques). This course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need ultrasound-guided vascular access (UGVA) training. This course is offered as a one (1) day course at our facility in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. GCUS offers this Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access training as a stand-alone one (1) day course, or as part of a two (2) day program combined with EITHER Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia or Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Applications. In the two (2) day program, participants will learn central and peripheral line placement as well as upper and lower extremity nerve blocks.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has also implemented enhanced safety precautions for Covid-19 and as always, our participant to instructor ratio never exceeds 3:1 to allow a small group learning environment.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. is the leading provider of ultrasound education for all specialty applications.

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