Gulfcoast Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts and Fistulas (Videos+PDFs)

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts and Fistulas (Videos+PDFs)

Format: 1 Video File (.mp4 format) + 1 PDF file.

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Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts and Fistulas

Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts and Fistulas Training Video is designed to review the arterial and venous anatomy within the upper extremities, illustrate the advantages of AV fistulas over other indwelling devices, demonstrate complications of dialysis access procedures and state the sonographic criteria for stenosis and dysfunction.

Video Length: 0:31:00

OBJECTIVES

• Cite the Arterial and Venous Anatomy of the Upper Extremities.
• List the Advantages of AV Fistulas Over Grafts and Venous Catheters.
• Recognize the Common Complications of Dialysis Access Procedures.
• Cite Several Sonographic Criteria for Stenosis and Dysfunction of AV Fistulas/Grafts.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Sonographers, physicians, nurse practitioners, PA’s or other medical professional performing and/or interpreting vascular ultrasound. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) : Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, General Surgery, and Vascular Surgery.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

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 1.00 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.

Topics/Speaker:

• Types of Dialysis
• Management of Renal Disease
• Dialysis Access Types
• Overview of Dialysis Access Procedures
• Role of the Vascular Lab
• Pre-Operative Venous and Arterial Mapping
• AV Access Complications