The sonographer or examiner should:

• Provide preliminary results when necessary as provided for by internal guidelines based on the upper extremity mapping findings.
• Present record of diagnostic images, data, explanations, and technical worksheet to the interpreting physician for use in interpretation.
• The sonographer’s and interpreting physician’s name, date of exam, date of interpretation, and an appropriate indication must appear on the final report.
• Alert the vascular laboratory medical director or appropriate healthcare provider when immediate medical attention is indicated based on the departmental guideline/policies and procedures.