{"id":"69a236d4efd4f1d917504531","name":"Upper Extremity Venous Doppler Ultrasound","slug":"upper-extremity-venous-doppler-ultrasound","description":"Structured template for upper extremity venous ultrasound with Doppler evaluation, specifically designed for assessment of deep vein thrombosis and venous patency.","category":{"modality":"Ultrasound","system":"Vascular"},"tags":["venous ultrasound","doppler","upper extremity","dvt screening","compressibility","color flow"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Ultrasound of Upper Extremity Veins with Doppler","aiInstructions":"Use this title or adapt based on specific veins evaluated if mentioned in clinical history."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior ultrasounds or imaging studies are mentioned in the original report, document the date and relevant findings. Otherwise, use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multiple grayscale, pulse wave and color Doppler images were obtained of the upper extremity venous system. Compressibility of accessible vessels was assessed.","aiInstructions":"Document the specific imaging modalities used (grayscale, color Doppler, pulse wave Doppler). Include assessment method (compressibility testing). Preserve technical details from original report without modification."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Evaluation of the upper extremity venous system is presented below.","aiInstructions":"Provide systematic assessment of each venous segment. For each vein, document: patency status, color flow characteristics, compressibility, and presence or absence of echogenic material.","fields":[{"name":"Internal Jugular Vein","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow is demonstrated. Good compressibility is present. No abnormal internal echoes are identified.","aiInstructions":"Document color flow direction and quality, compressibility status, and presence of thrombus or echogenic material. Note any flow abnormalities."},{"name":"Subclavian Vein","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse waves are demonstrated. No abnormal internal echoes are identified.","aiInstructions":"Report color flow pattern, spectral Doppler findings, and absence or presence of thrombus. Document compressibility if assessed."},{"name":"Axillary Vein","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse waves are demonstrated. No abnormal internal echoes are identified.","aiInstructions":"Assess patency with color Doppler, document pulse wave characteristics, and evaluate for thrombus. Note compressibility if performed."},{"name":"Brachial Vein","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse waves are demonstrated. No abnormal internal echoes are identified.","aiInstructions":"Document color flow quality, spectral Doppler findings, and absence of echogenic material. Report compressibility status."},{"name":"Adjacent Soft Tissues","defaultText":"The visualized adjacent soft tissue structures are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Document any abnormalities in surrounding soft tissues, lymph nodes, or other structures visualized during the examination. Report edema, fluid collections, or masses if present."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No evidence of deep vein thrombosis.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary of the study results. State presence or absence of DVT and specify the extent of venous evaluation (e.g., 'down to the level of the brachial vein'). Include any additional significant findings or recommendations if applicable."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Upper Extremity Venous Doppler Ultrasound radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/upper-extremity-venous-doppler-ultrasound","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/upper-extremity-venous-doppler-ultrasound","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a236d4efd4f1d917504531","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/upper-extremity-venous-doppler-ultrasound","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:22.651Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}