Teach USS-guided vascular access

  • introduce self
  • check student's identity and level of experience
  • ensure patient (if applicable) is safe in department
  • set learning objectives
  • indications of US-guided vascular access
  • contraindications
  • before procedure
    • pt prep - consent patient appropriately
    • equipment - USS, probe cover + sterile gel
  • during procedure
  • image acquisition - adjust gain/depth to get optimal images
  • Explain how to distinguish vein from other structures
  • Demonstrate either in-plane or out of plane method
  • elicit questions
  • signpost to further learning material
  • global mark