Introduction to Lower Extremity Arterial Testing – Online Video

Topics: 

1. 1. Lower extremity arterial anatomy and physiology
   2. Indirect arterial testing methods
   3. Pulse Volume Recording
   4. Segmental Pressures
   5. ABI – Ankle Brachial Index
   6. Photo-Plethysmography
   7. Diagnostic criteria for lower extremity disease
   8. Duplex/Color evaluation of the lower extremities

Objectives

Upon completion of this enduring material , you should be able to accomplish the following: 

1. 1. 1. List arterial anatomy of the lower extremity
      2. Apply routine scan protocols for performing lower extremity arterial indirect and duplex/color examinations
      3. Cite normal and abnormal waveform characteristics for identifying arterial disease
      4. List diagnostic criteria associated with indirect and duplex/color imaging of lower extremity arterial evaluation
      5. Demonstrate PVR, segmental pressure and plethysmography measurements

Date of Original Release: 11/18/2015
This edition valid for credit through: 11/18/2018

Video Length: 2:09:00