Session 2
Vascular
Monday, February 6, 2023
Today, our focus skill will be:
Aorta
IVC
Objectives
Identify the aorta and distinguish it from the IVC
Describe what findings on an aorta scan would indicate further work-up or emergent situation
Screen patients for AAA
Identify the IVC and distinguish it from the aorta.
Describe why you would want to scan for the IVC
Discuss the clinical relevance of various findings on an IVC scan and their limitations
Obtain venous access both peripherally and centrally using US-guided techniques
Please watch the following videos in preparation for today's session:
Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound (2:15)
AAA (4:55)
IVC (5 min)
US Guided IV (5:52)
Bonus content
How to recognize a superficial venous thrombosis (and why you should care), courtesy of Jacob Avila, MD at 5minSONO