Hi Josie,
If it helps, regardless of what way we all do things, it should remain "uniform" within any facility. I know that as an accredited lab you should be uniform. Hopefully, that can convince them to conform to a standard of care.
Our RVT's measure transverse AP x trans widith.
I never heard of someone doing a left then right leg but I guess if the situation calls for it. I know for bedsides, you do what you have to as well. As long as the reading physician is aware and the images for the protocol are all obtained...
Exam times, we get an hour pretty much for everything or 1.5 if ABI, BLE Duplex sometimes there's a Carotid in there or an Abdomen. Our techs are encouraged to train staff to schedule what they are able to do. As the technical director, who also sees patient's, the last thing we want is injury to our techs.
Best of luck!
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Hi Nicole and Everyone
I want to thank everyone, again, for the feedback. This forum has been such a professional, confidential learning environment. I am grateful be involved with such a wonderful avenue for learning and discourse without judgment.
We are here to ensure quality patient care, keep us all on our toes and talk with people still very passionate about our profession.
Josie Klapec, BS, RVT
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