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Peripheral Venous Examination This test is to provide information about blood clots that can form inside your veins. By placing a special probe (a microphone-like device) on your arms/legs, the vascular technologist examines the veins using ultrasound, which can help physicians determine if you have a blood clot. Using this information, your medical caregiver can make specific recommendation about any further testing or procedures that may follow the examination. You will be asked to lie down on a table and exposing your arms or legs. The technician will then place a water based gel on the areas that he/she will need to examine. The time the exam takes is different for each person, but you can expect about 45 minutes for the exam. There are several reasons your medical care giver may request this examination. The following are examples of these symptoms:
To see the veins the technician will be examining look at Peripheral Venous Examination. |
