Technique Flashcards
1
Q
freq of probe
A
8-10
2
Q
upper extremities
A
subclavian axillary brachial (at elbow-antecubital fossa) radial ulnar
3
Q
lower extremities
A
common fem superficial fem pop post tibs (medial malleolus) dorsalis pedis (top of foot) peroneal (lat malleolus)
4
Q
what is observed. documented and combined with doppler segmental pressure
A
audible and wave form qualities
5
Q
potential sources of technical error
A
- incorrect probe position
- incorrect angle of incidence
- inadequate amount of gel
- excessive pressure on the probe tip
- insufficient period of rest before testing