Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Manual is designed to provide a step-by-step protocol for performing a lower extremity venous ultrasound imaging examination based on AIUM, ACR, and IAC ultrasound practice guidelines. The protocol is provided in a written outline format with examples of ultrasound images, anatomical diagrams, and diagnostic criteria for evaluation of lower extremity venous disease. Also included is an online video demonstration walking you step-by-step through the protocol, with picture-in-picture views for visualization of proper transducer positioning and the typical corresponding ultrasound image.
Date of Original Release: 4/25/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 4/25/2025
Spiral Bound Protocol Manual
PM-VAS-LEV4
ISBN: 978-1-957519-06-7
Digital Protocol Manual
PME-VAS-LEV4
Product Code: VAS-LEV4
Lori Green BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Brian Schenker MBA, RDMS, RVT
Ultrasound Technologist
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Mark Swanson RDMS, RVT
Senior Clinical Instructor
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force)
Medical Director, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
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Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner & QI Task Force)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
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Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director/planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator-planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
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