The short answer Nicole is STANDING!
Why?
The established definition of "Pathologic Reflux is retrograde flow upon
release of distal compression in a STANDING patient (Valsalva acceptable for
proximal segments)"
Superficial System - Retrograde flow > 0.5 seconds
Deep System - Retrograde flow > 1.0 seconds"
If performed other than standing, the position must be noted in the report
and considered in the interpretation
In contrast to what is commonly argued, we maintain that scanning the
patient in a standing position is far more ergonomically friendly than
reaching across the patient.
But - we also do not hesitate to NOT stand the patient if they cannot safely
do so. Sometimes we will have them sit and dangle their legs, or only have
them stand to quickly evaluate highly suspect segments. I mean we are trying
to establish venous dysfunction, not diagnose a imminent life threatening
condition. So we simply state that the patient was unable to stand for the
exam. That must then be considered in the diagnosis and formulation of the
venous treatment plan.
Make it a great weekend!
Regards,
Bill
William B Schroedter, BS, RVT, RPhS, FSVU
4120 Woodmere Park Blvd
Suite 8B
Venice, Florida 34293
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Hello.
Is all venous insufficiency testing done standing or RV?
Sincerely,
Nicole Ball, BS, RVT
Technical Director, Vascular Lab
Concord Hospital
250 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
http://nnevs.org
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