Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts and Fistulas (2006)

Presented by Robert J. Daigle, BA, RVT, FSVU

Produced by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Objectives:

After viewing this presentation, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe routine procedures for pre-operative assessment of anatomy to determine suitability.

2. Describe typical locations and types of access grafts and fistulas.

3. Perform standardized imaging protocols to assess functionality of dialysis fistulas and grafts.

4. Describe typical pre/post-operative arterial and venous flow patterns.



Target Audience:

Sonographers and medical professionals learning how to perform ultrasound evaluation of dialysis access grafts and fistulas; Physicians at an entry level of evaluating dialysis access grafts and fistulas. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, and General/Vascular Surgery.

2.0, AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits are available from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute. Additional $25.00 CME processing fee required at time of CME quiz submission to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute. See CME INFORMATION on Home Page.

Length approximately 52 minutes. ISBN_978-1-932680-62-1

Ship wt. 1 lb.



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