Ep.We.1001Name That Tune - Acccuracy of Interpreting Hand-Held Doppler Audio Signals in the Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Circulation

Abstract Aims Interpretation of Doppler audio signals among non-podiatrist has not been thoroughly investigated. This study analyses the accuracy interpretation clinicians. Methods A single-centre prospective single blind was used. Clinicians in vascular department and with prior experience a district general hospital participated interpreting 15 12-second (5 monophasic, 5 biphasic triphasic) into either ‘monophasic’, ‘biphasic’ ‘triphasic’ using Huntleigh’s Dopplex DMXTM digital hand-held ultrasound visual waveform display covered. After all were graded, waveforms each doppler are shown on to reveal correct responds. Results 8 clinicians involved; had less than 6 months experience. Out signals, mean number grading 10.1. There is no difference 3 (monophasic 3.5 out 5, 3.25 triphasic 5). also responses between more (p = 0.82). Conclusions need for further ongoing education use hand held its signals. Reliability examination assessment contention, studies required. The wave form will significantly improve