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DVT

What to Know
  1. List indications, contraindications, and limitations of CUS for DVT.
  2. Perform the required protocols for the upper and lower extremities including identification of vessels, compression, augmentation, utilizing B Mode and Doppler ultrasound.
  3. Recognize pathology and pitfalls in the detection of DVT.
Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound
Free iBook download Vol 1 and Vol 2
Chapter 27: DVT
Self Assessment Quiz

US Podcasts 

DVT US Whole Leg Approach 2015 
DVT US Controversy 2015
DVT A How To Guide 10/12/2011
DVT 8/10/2011

ACEP US Section Resources

ACEP Sonoguide DVT Page by Anthony Dean and Bon Ju
ACEP DVT Test by Mike Stone, Rob Blankenship et al.
ACEP US Section DVT Book by Mike Stone, Heidi Kimberly, and Josh Rempell

SAEM Academy of EUS Resources

POCUS for Lower Extremity DVT by Frances Russell

Key Articles
  1. Consensus. ACEP Emergency ultrasound guidelines. Ann Emerg Med. 2009;53(4):550–570.
  2. Ultrasound E, Criteria I. ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Imaging Criteria Compendium.; 2006. Available at: http://www.acep.org/ultrasound/
  3. Kline JA, O’Malley PM, Tayal VS, Snead GR, Mitchell AM. Emergency clinician-performed compression ultrasonography for deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity. Ann Emerg Med. 2008;52(4):437–445. 
  4. Crisp JG, Lovato LM, Jang TB. Compression ultrasonography of the lower extremity with portable vascular ultrasonography can accurately detect deep venous thrombosis in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. 2010.
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