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November 2, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
ULTRASOUND SOLUTIONS CORP. is pleased to present Matthew Allen, MHA, RVT, RVS, Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida for a discussion on evaluating the hemodialysis patient.
Description:
Ultrasound and the use of color Doppler have been identified as effective tools to assess vascular access and its potential complications for hemodialysis patients. This presentation will encompass what preoperative testing should be performed and what parameters typically yield optimal results from the hemodialysis access site. In addition, a review of common hemodialysis configurations and what makes each one unique will be included. Normal/abnormal hemodynamics and postoperative complications will be covered. (Approved for 1 SDMS CME credit)
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:
• State the risk factors and parameters for hemodialysis access
• Describe the preoperative testing for patients undergoing hemodialysis access placement
• Identify common access configurations
• Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of arteriovenous fistulas vs. arteriovenous grafts
• Define postoperative imaging parameters
About Our Speaker:
Matthew Allen, MHA, RVT, RVS is from Gainesville, Florida where he is the Program Director for both the Cardiovascular Sonography Program and the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program at Santa Fe College. His background includes 15 years of scanning and management experience in the Vascular Diagnostics Lab and Cardiovascular Services Department in the University of Florida Healthcare system (UF Health). Matthew is a current member of CCI’s RVS Exam Committee and has enjoyed serving as a contributing author for the Vascular Reference Guide book and workbook.
This activity has been approved for 1.0 SDMS CME credit.
The CME participant roster will be reported by Ultrasound Solutions Corp. to the SDMS CME Tracker System.
