Learn how to use ultrasound to examine the JVP and IVC, and how to avoid some far-too-common pitfalls with both of these exams. Plus, scanning for deep vein thrombosis - find all things vascular here (except vascular access - see the Procedures page!).


Internal Jugular Vein

JVP ultrasound

An in-depth screencast by Dr. Arishenkoff reviewing anatomy, image acquisition, and interpretation of the JVP.




 

Neck Ultrasound

An introduction to the structures in the neck including the vasculature and thyroid.

 

Inferior Vena Cava

The IVC is one of the most misused and misunderstood POCUS techniques - but done correctly, it can be a valuable data point. Join Dr Katie Wiskar for this 23-minute video and learn how to scan the IVC correctly, and how to properly integrate that information into your clinical assessments!

 

IVC interpretation

In-depth guide to interpretation of the IVC by Dr. Arishenkoff.

 

3D IVC Ultrasound Exam

 

Deep Vein Thrombosis

DVT in 5 minutes

Another short and sweet one from 5minSono (link here)