The sonographer or examiner should:
- Review data acquired during the upper extremity arterial physiologic evaluation to ensure a complete evaluation has been performed and documented.
- Explain and document any exceptions to the routine protocol (i.e., study limitations, omissions orrevisions).
- To determine any change in follow-up studies, review previous exam documentation to document any change in status; and/or duplicate prior imaging and Doppler parameters.
- Record all technical findings required to complete the final diagnosis in the patient’s medical record.
- Document exam date, clinical indications, sonographer performing the evaluation and exam summary in the patients’ medical record.